Kathleen, Sitka was my favorite port when I cruised there a couple years ago with a friend of mine. I'm very excited that I will be able to have DH experience the beauty on this year's cruise. Jodi-

casey- that is a beautiful dog- is it a particular breed? LOL Barbara- you're right, it does look like a popsicle tongue. Just thought I'd take the time to thank all of you who post photos on this tread. I really enjoy looking at them. And like Nola Anne someday I'll figure out how to post.

Another cruise ship ... the Holland America's Statendam as seen from the top of the Kobe, Japan city hall. This is the shop I took to three ports in Japan, one in Russia and four in Alaska this last May. Jodi-

Hubby was helping a woman who has a studio and teaches art to kids. Yesterday was her first anniversary, and she had some entertainment. Along with a clown and face-painting, she had a guy come in with his lizards, python, etc etc. The kids loved them! I've never seen a turtle like this, and he loved to just wander around. He was often having to be "chased" and brought back to the tent.