Category Archives: Northern Exposure 2015

Out Like A Lion – Seward, Alaska – [08/30/2015]

The end of season is definitely upon us. This morning when we crawled out of the warmth of our cabins to complete our turn on gangway farewell duty, we were greeted by lashing, freezing wind, howling so loud that the … Continue reading

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Good Time Girls – Skagway, Alaska – [09/27/2015]

Raindrops keep falling on my head But that doesn’t mean my eyes Will soon be turning red Cryin s’not for me ‘Cause I’m never gonna stop the rain By complaining… It’s true that we were overdue for a little liquid … Continue reading

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Civilized Freedom – Ketchikan, Alaska – [08/25/2015]

They civilize freedom Till no one is free no one except by coincidence me ~ Paint Your Wagon It’s hard to believe how fast this season has gone – I mean wasn’t it only yesterday that I got here? With … Continue reading

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Busy, Busy, In A Tizzy – Vancouver, Canada – [08/23/2015]

Embark day remains crazy, some crazier than others. Last night we said farewell to our manager who had been looking after us for the past two months, this morning we get new management, new guests, new team members, new roommates, … Continue reading

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Friends in Low Places – Ketchikan, Alaska – [09/21/2015]

I wasn’t planning on heading to the crew party last night; Amras had a well-earned night off and was turning in early, and partying alone isn’t always my style. However, somehow I found myself there – still clad in the … Continue reading

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Heave! – Haines, Alaska – [08/19/2015]

It is a rather well known stereotype that entertainment department members are well…entertainers. So for the most part we’re more…watchers when it comes to sporting events. We don’t really play, and if we do – we don’t even come close … Continue reading

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Flooded – Ketchikan, Alaska – [09/21/2015]

Mornings around here don’t normally get very eventful, even when we’re all a little tired from the Crew party the night before, the basic routine still holds; open the gates, put out the trivia, check in at the office… Wait … Continue reading

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Ice Cream – Skagway, Alaska – [08/13/2015]

What a day to be together And what a sky of blue And what a day for holding hands and Bein’ with you Or Now my heart hears music Such a simple song Sing it again the notes never end … Continue reading

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Snookered II – Haines, Alaska – [08/05/2015]

Right now, he’s probably behind her, Balancing a pool cue Teachin’ her how to shoot a combo… Pool in Haines has become a tradition – what has also become traditional is that I usually lose. There have been games where … Continue reading

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Chinese Whispers – Glacier Bay, Alaska – [08/04/2015]

If there’s one thing I wish I wasn’t prone to, it’s laryngitis. My voice can sing until the end of time, but if I’m on a contract where I talk too much and there is even the slightest little hint … Continue reading

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