Mom and Dad Jensen along with Brent and Haley took a cruise to Alaska. The cruise started in Seattle where we board the "Rhapsody of the Seas" cruise ship.
This ship has 11 levels to it. We both had interior state rooms (which means no window) on the third level. Our rooms were right next door to each other which made finding each other on this huge ship easier. 
This ship has 11 levels to it. We both had interior state rooms (which means no window) on the third level. Our rooms were right next door to each other which made finding each other on this huge ship easier. In order to get on the ship everyone had to have a Sea Pass card and have their picture taken. 
This is our lovely state room. Not very big but it was comfortable. 
Brent and Dad take a break from exploring the ship. They are lounging around the 9th floor outdoor pool. It was always chilly and windy around this pool. 
Sometimes we had lunch with a large group. From left to right, here is who came for lunch: Haley, Brent, Carole, Lyn, Elmer, Della, Eddie and Carol (Haley's Grandmother). This was always an entertaining crowd to hang out with. 
Dad and Mom dressed up in blue for formal night. 
Brent says that the Captain, Rick Sullivan, begged him to have a picture with us. So we obliged and took a picture with him. 
While we were visiting Juneau, Alaska, we explored Mendenhall Glacier. It was a magnificent sight! 
The four of us in front of the glacier. 
The town of Juneau thrives on tourism. Obviously if you put a huge bear in front of your store you are going to attract crazy tourists trying to get a picture with it. 
We also visited Skagway, Alaska. Brent had been to Skagway before when he rode up here four years ago on his motorcycle. 
We traveled up White Horse Pass and saw many incredible waterfalls. This one is called Pitchfork Waterfall because it comes down the mountain in one stream and then splits into several waterfalls right before it hits the river. 
The trip up the pass took us into Canada. On the way back we had to get a picture with the Welcome to Alaska sign.
The next morning was spent traveling through the Tracy Arm Fjord to Sawyer Glacier. It was cold out on deck so we all bundled up.
The glacier was magnificent! There were icebergs floating all round. While we were there the glacier also "calved." This means that a large chunk of it broke off and fell into the ice glacier water below.
Absolutely breathtaking view!
We had another dress up night. It is always fun to put on your fancy clothes and go out!
On this particular evening Mom and Dad volunteered to be contestants on the "Love and Marriage" game show. They were good sports and it was fun to watch them answer all the serious questions about their marriage of 49 years! If you get a chance, you will need to watch their DVD of the show.
To pass the time while we were on the open sea, we would play Mexican Train Dominoes. Fun, fun, fun!
Our last port of call was in Victoria, British Columbia. It was a rainy morning when we arrived. We ended up walking about 30 minutes into town, touring the Parliament Building, explored a castle and went through the Maritime Museum. Our legs were sooooooo tired by the time we walked back to the ship! 
The Craigdarroch Castle is really more like a mansion built to look like a castle. It was an amazing building to tour!
The trip up the pass took us into Canada. On the way back we had to get a picture with the Welcome to Alaska sign.The next morning was spent traveling through the Tracy Arm Fjord to Sawyer Glacier. It was cold out on deck so we all bundled up.
The glacier was magnificent! There were icebergs floating all round. While we were there the glacier also "calved." This means that a large chunk of it broke off and fell into the ice glacier water below. 
Absolutely breathtaking view!
We had another dress up night. It is always fun to put on your fancy clothes and go out!
On this particular evening Mom and Dad volunteered to be contestants on the "Love and Marriage" game show. They were good sports and it was fun to watch them answer all the serious questions about their marriage of 49 years! If you get a chance, you will need to watch their DVD of the show.
To pass the time while we were on the open sea, we would play Mexican Train Dominoes. Fun, fun, fun!
Our last port of call was in Victoria, British Columbia. It was a rainy morning when we arrived. We ended up walking about 30 minutes into town, touring the Parliament Building, explored a castle and went through the Maritime Museum. Our legs were sooooooo tired by the time we walked back to the ship! 
The Craigdarroch Castle is really more like a mansion built to look like a castle. It was an amazing building to tour! 