Since the weather was absolutely perfect, we decided to modify our original plan of camping out on our balconies, and head up to the top deck to take in view. This also helped when they started pointing out different things on each side of the ship. This way we were able to see it all instead of wondering what we were missing. However it seemed everyone else on the boat had the same idea, but we were able hang around the back and had plenty of room to spread out.
This was also the day that they waited to pull out the glorious hot chocolate. This was perfect timing considering if you bought the $20 mug, you could get free refills for the rest of the trip....you know, the whole 2 days that are left. Where were these mugs when we first got on? Be that as it may, I don't think we would have been to happy with the purchase. Turns out they use whole milk. (excuses me as I hold back the gag reflex) Don't get me wrong, I am not claiming that those who drink whole milk are bad.....I just don't like it, and can't pull myself to drink it. I was raised on skim and 1/2% milk. (yes, they do make 1/2% milk. don't ask me why they would waste their time) so the heaviest I can comfortably go is 2%. Anything above that for me and I might as well dive straight into the half-n-half and get it all over with.
Aside from our second bad encounter with whole milk on the trip, we tried to soak in as much of the surroundings as we could, because low and behold, it was another clear and sunny day in Alaska. Our bubbling tour guide for this part of the cruise informed the ship that this was a rarity, and happened maybe 10 times a year....this being the first time for them. Guess I shouldn't waste it, so we basked under the blue skies as watched the various shades of blue that floated beside us in the chunks of ice. Upon approaching the glacier, we encountered our sister ship from the Princess fleet. This was the exact same ship, which gave us a rare opportunity to see what an outsider sees as they watch us sail past.
Once our twisting and winding tour through the fjord ended, and we worked our way back out of the maze, we headed south towards Ketchikan. Along the way we spotted a few more whales, but nothing to thrilling as it was just more tails and blow holes.
That afternoon, Sara and I along with a few brave souls, decided to try our hand at swimming. We hung out in the heated 84 degree pool on the back of the boat. We figured we had to do this at least once, as it's not everyday you can say you swam in a pool, cruising through Alaska, with snow capped mountains in the background.
Later that night, all 11 of us decided to eat in one of the dinning rooms together. Most nights we each did our own thing. Half would do the buffet while the others did the formal dinning. Well this night was treat as they tried to squeeze all of us around 1 table. Thankfully the effects of the buffet hadn't fully sunk in yet, as we were all able fit in. Since they wanted to bring all our food out together, it took a tad longer than usual, but in the end we were all fed and no one starved to death (as some claimed would happen).
The day ended with a couple drinks, and the entertainment of the girls line dancing at one of the bar/lounges around the ship.
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