Category Archives: Alaska

Mariah – At Sea [07/22/2011]

Posted on July 25, 2011 by GypsyShaughnessy

 ~ Out here they got a name for rain, for wind and fire only, but when you’re lost and all alone, there ain’t no word but lonely…~ I hinted months ago when I talked about the concept of ship-side single, … Continue reading →

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The Sea Wasn’t Done With Me Yet – Juneau [07/18/2011]

Posted on July 18, 2011 by GypsyShaughnessy

When I was a child, there was an exhibit at the local museum called “Open Ocean”, by the time I stopped being afraid of it, it had been updated one too many times and was old and dated, the videos … Continue reading →

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Lost In the Woods – Sitka [07/13/2011]

Posted on July 18, 2011 by GypsyShaughnessy

~Good little girls, never get lost, out in the woods Good little girls stay in their own yard…~ Of all the Alaska ports (granted there are many I haven’t been to) Sitka remains my favourite.  I have a routine in … Continue reading →

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White-Washed [Hubbard Glacier – 07/12/2011]

Posted on July 13, 2011 by GypsyShaughnessy

When I was a child I read a poem about fog, and how it came on little cat feet. Nowhere is that more appropriate than in the middle of the ocean. The fog simply comes down and engulfs you, muffling … Continue reading →

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Between The Shores – [Hubbard Glacier 07/12/2011]

Posted on July 13, 2011 by GypsyShaughnessy

~Trying to learn from what’s behind you, And never knowing what’s in store It makes each day a constant battle, just to stay between the shores~ Since I started this blog, I’ve made constant mention to the fact that world … Continue reading →

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Light-touched Storytelling – [07/11/2011]

Posted on July 11, 2011 by GypsyShaughnessy

I’m currently reading a book called “Lighthousekeeping” which I picked up for the sole reason that the main character shared a name with my best friend back home, whose name was – is – and ever shall be, Silver. When … Continue reading →

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Silver Seas and Grey Skies – [Sitka 07/06/2011]

Posted on July 7, 2011 by GypsyShaughnessy

It’s raining in Sitka. Which is no big surprise, it always rains in Sitka. The water from the sky mixes with the water from the sea and creates a misty silver haze that makes the sea and sky look all … Continue reading →

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Fire and Ice – [Hubbard Glacier – 07/05/2011

Posted on July 6, 2011 by GypsyShaughnessy

It’s easy to become blasé about somewhere you’ve been to several dozen times, no matter how fantastic. I mean, if you live in San Diego, how often do you honestly go to the zoo? If you live in Victoria – … Continue reading →

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Formalities – [At Sea, 07/03/2011]

Posted on July 6, 2011 by GypsyShaughnessy

It’s sometimes strange to realize how much your expectations of things have changed in what seems like so short a time. As you all know, I started on 7-day cruises. Very nearly this very route as a matter of fact. … Continue reading →

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Liquid sunshine – [Juneau, -7/-4/2011]

Posted on July 4, 2011 by GypsyShaughnessy

At long last I’m able to set foot off the ship. It’s raining in Juneau as always , but the rain is refreshing and more like a heavy mist. Met up with an old friend (and yes, on ships, a … Continue reading →

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