Follow me to Alaska

Tomorrow I blast off on my trip to Alaska and Canada. I'll be trying to Tweet, Instagram, and blog as much as I can, but I will not be buying Internets.

I found this really cool website that transmits the location of the ship (Carnival Miracle) throughout the week. In case you're wondering. http://www.seascanner.com/schiffsposition.php?schiff=Carnival+Miracle

Tracking the weather is something I do. Of course this past week in Alaska it's beautiful and sunny.  The day we arrive in Alaska it will be rainy and cold, for the entire week. Oh well. I guess I see intense sun 360 days of the year anyway.

I'm bringing an old school journal and pen with me, so I can note my adventures. Who knows. Maybe I'll come back with the next White Fang written.

Packing for cold weather has been a challenge. I'm usually a very light packer, but for some reason I'm bringing way too much clothes.  Warm clothes are bulky too. Shamefully, I am bringing two pairs of flip flops. Yes, I realize I'm going to Alaska, but what if I need a pair or two. I'm not bringing boots, which may also pose a problem. I've only lived in Florida for four years and apparently have become cold weather ignorant.

Also a funny story: That bridge that collapsed near Seattle is the bridge necessary for me to travel to Vancouver after the cruise. I'm sure there's a detour. Yay for American infrastructure.

At the end of the trip, I'll be visiting my cousin Karyn, who I have seen since 2008? She has two adorable children who I've never met. I'm very excited to meet them!

This will be the longest trip I've taken (aside from that time I lived in Los Angeles). It should be an adventure! I can't wait to come back and tell you all about it.

Vacation Poem

Tomorrow I'm going on vacation,

Traveling across this great nation. 

Crossing things off my bucket list,

I know this is a trip not to miss. 

It will be wet and cold,

but most beautiful, I am told. 

I hope to see tons of whales,

after all, I've obsessed over the details.

I don't even care if it's just their tails, 

If I do not see them it will just be fails.

I followed the whales on Twitter, 

and when I see them my heart will flitter.

It will be hard to return home,

but I think I'd miss my Chrome. (book)

So, I will see you all very soon,

Until then, try not to swoon.