A Voyage of Firsts! The WONDERful Journey North: LA-Vancouver-Alaska, 4/27-5/10 2011

[iankh]

We are booked on the repo and the first Alaska cruise.

It will be me, my brother Nacho1337 on the DIS, and our parents.

I doubt I will keep up to date on this thread as I can barely stay up to date on my other trip threads.

Welcome!

 

[iankh]

Hello everyone!!! I'm back, live in my living room and enjoying what remains of the weekend... Glad to see we're thinking up some pre/post cruise plans already - of course, I haven't already worked out a detailed day-by-day itinerary - honest...


I was thinking about flying into San Diego, Monica - I'd love to see the zoo and Hotel del Coronado - BUT it all depends on the flights. I'm crossing fingers and hoping we can get a couple of heftily discounted fares with Virgin Atlantic using airmiles as Richard has loads and they only fly into Los Angeles so, if they're available, that'll make the decision for us.


We stayed here for 1 night before our Mexican Riviera cruise in 2008 - glad we did it (for the experience) but it was a little strange and rather pricy considering the accommodation...

Anyway, I think we'll fly out on April 22nd and spend 5 nights prior to the cruise either in LA/Anaheim OR San Diego OR a mix of the two... We will probably use DVC for a DL stay as I've reviewed our points situation and we have quite a few to use up before September 2011, so it makes sense for us... We'll have to fly back promptly following the end of the 1st cruise as I'm expecting exams to start shortly afterwards...

Karen,

Welcome home from Paris. WE had an all expense paid luxury trip to the supermarket this weekend. Aren't you jealous.

I'm going to be points poor in 2011 (I think) because of the family descending from the UK for a fortnight's stay in a 2-bedroom. Plus we get to play (shudder) grand dads!

 

[Tink rules]

We are booked on the repo and the first Alaska cruise.

It will be me, my brother Nacho1337 on the DIS, and our parents.

I doubt I will keep up to date on this thread as I can barely stay up to date on my other trip threads.

Welcome!!! Check in whenever you can!!!

Karen,

Welcome home from Paris. WE had an all expense paid luxury trip to the supermarket this weekend. Aren't you jealous.

I'm going to be points poor in 2011 (I think) because of the family descending from the UK for a fortnight's stay in a 2-bedroom. Plus we get to play (shudder) grand dads!

Bribery... works every time...

 

[mishoe01]

Welcome Becky!!

Kathe, Kaz, Deb - we'll plan

I may have talked Mom & Dad in to doing the LA-Vancouver portion! I need to send them the details ($) but Mom is definately interested

Happy Monday to all!

 

[CustardTart]

Welcome Becky!!

Kathe, Kaz, Deb - we'll plan

I may have talked Mom & Dad in to doing the LA-Vancouver portion! I need to send them the details ($) but Mom is definately interested

Happy Monday to all!

 

[LuvBaloo]

ReAnSt! I recognized your name from the BL8 thread!

We had a great weekend in Vancouver. Went for the football game and our team won! My nephew (age 10) was on the field with his team at halftime and he had a blast. And of course, we were thinking about this trip and went and did some tourist stuff.
Capilano Suspension bridge was fantastic, but it is kind of expensive ($30 for adults) and involves a lot of stairs. Here's a couple pics

The kids & I on the bridge (Kaleigh's got on a bright pink coat!)

Ken & the girls coming onto the bridge (love the goofy expressions!)

better shot of Ken on the bridge

A nice one of Ken & the girls up in the "Treetops Adventure" Newer section of bridges connected to the of the trees.

Cool shot Ken took of the girls checking out one of the trout ponds.

The girls trying to pull Ken around the tree.

 

[LuvBaloo]

Now to share some photos from Stanley Park in Vancouver.

Here's Shaelyn checking out the map

The girls & I at one of the lookout points

Here's one of the SeaWall walking/biking path

The kids & I and the sunset

The kids & I down on the rocky beach

Another cool picture of the sunset from the SeaWall

And not in Stanley Park, but here in Vancouver, is a neat looking house.

 

[CustardTart]

More fab photos!!! Vancouver really does look rather lovely...

 

[EllaEnchanted]

I love the SeaWall in Stanley Park...and the sunset is georgous. Thanks for sharing all the great pics Shannon.

 

[1Grumpy John]

all this planning for the left coast all ready???? I vote we all fly into San Diego a few days early, do the tourist musts, and then rent a VW mini bus cover it with Disney door signs and cruise the coast highway like its 1967

 

[iankh]

More fab photos!!! Vancouver really does look rather lovely...

It does look rather nice given that it's in the provinces.

 

[NotSoLittleMermaid]

all this planning for the left coast all ready???? I vote we all fly into San Diego a few days early, do the tourist musts, and then rent a VW mini bus cover it with Disney door signs and cruise the coast highway like its 1967

1967??? That's MY year!! Magic Bus!!

 

[iankh]

1967??? That's MY year!! Magic Bus!!

I feel a song coming on!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl9bvuAV-Ao

 

[Tink rules]

all this planning for the left coast all ready???? I vote we all fly into San Diego a few days early, do the tourist musts, and then rent a VW mini bus cover it with Disney door signs and cruise the coast highway like its 1967

1967??? That's MY year!! Magic Bus!!

(I was 3....)

 

[nskjerven]

(I was 3....)

I was 3 too

and didn't know the song until I clicked the linkie

 

[Tink rules]

The only time you and I were ever innocent...

 

[nskjerven]

The only time you and I were ever innocent...

speak for yourself I was a wonderful child and it lasted much longer than 3 years

 

[Tink rules]

Slapped the first kid in Kindergarden, huh???

 

[onekindman]

Yes, the rumors are true; I am still alive and look to be booking the B2B from LA to Alaska. I have been waiting for this for awhile and with a little luck, I may even get my folks to join the boys and I on it! As usual life is keeping me very busy and off the boards for now, but hopefully things will slow down soon (not much chance). TinkRules always knows how to get in touch with me if something comes up. Boys are doing well, but Danny is having a hard time transitioning into a work program. I keep telling him he needs to work if he wants to go on DCL trips! Hope to be back on soon.

Steve, Joe, & Dan

 

[CustardTart]

Yea....pink furry tiaras and boas with pink Uggs and maybe even pink long johns....hahahaha.

I have mine!!! A cute shorty version that were reduced on Amazon... And so very suitable for wearing when sipping (OK quaffing!) pink champagne in the snow...

Not that I'm obsessed with coordinating my outfits to match my drinks...

Oh, wait... Looks like I am!!!