Last week the Heckerts, Farrs, Borgets, Alisha, and Grandma took a cruise to the last frontier: Alaska.
It was an awesome trip, and when it was all done, we asked the girls what their favorite thing about the trip was; it was unanimous: Whale Watching in Juneau!
Juneau was our first port and the anticipation was high as we all boarded a whale watching vessel.
I was trying not to get too excited, but I couldn't help it, I was really really excited to see humpback whales!
Most of the girls were happy to go, but we had a couple tell us how much they wanted to go back to the ship because they didn't want to see any ole' whales. Let me tell you, that did not last long.
Rachel did not love the life preserver
Kate, Meg, and Lily are ready to see some whales!
Melissa and Christopher
The two kiddos with the least enthusiasm ( at least at first)
Mom and Alisha!
We were ready for adventure as we cruised along: the sun was out, the temps not too cold, but the water seemed so quiet. And then...
We saw it! A whale!
The girls were screaming (and so were a couple of Moms) with pure joy! The next couple of hours were filled with amazement. The the tour guide was completely entertained with our excitement; the girls really made the whole experience that much more fun.
The day after our excursion, I was talking with someone on the cruise ship about the whale watching tour and it turned out they were out on the water at the same time we were in and could hear the girls (okay me too) screaming! She told me that whenever they heard the girls they knew a whale was near! It was a really a wonderful time.
Waiting with bated breath
A spout from a blow hole!
Ahhh!
All the Kuhlenhoelter girls except Emily (we missed you!)
Another fun viewing: Sea Lions fighting over a buoy...hilarious!
