Our big day in Skagway

Skagway ~ a small town in the Alaskan archipelago. It was originally a 'tent town' which bloomed in the late 1800's for the Gold Rush. Looking around town, not much has changed from the original building structures, so it really does feel like you are stepping back in time.

It was interesting to see the art on the rocks next to the pier ~ each of the ships with their season and captain was listed. Ironically enough, there was a sign for the Infinity. It was on a piece of sign board and only listed the Captain's name and the Ship name ~ sort of like the rest didn't count... Not even a season ~ oh well, to each their own...

We did step back in time when we went for lunch ~ a restaurant that still allows you to smoke. Akis could have spent all day here. I was somewhat shocked to see that the gratuity for lunch was hand written onto the bill. I understand when there are large groups or if something states it on the menu that the gratuity is included, but to have the waitress impose her own tip by handwriting it on the bill seemed a bit much. So yes, I chose to leave nothing. Some people may not agree with me, and it was unfortunate for the waitress as I would have tipped her at least what she put on the bill had she not written it.

Akis and I spent the rest of the day in and out of Jewellery shops and we stumbled on Jewels of Alaska. Manny showed us a ring and we knew that was it. 2.5 hours to resize it and Akis was grateful that we had finally made a decision.

After we went back to pick it up, we wandered back through town and taking a different path to the ship, we came to the creek. As we crossed, Akis told me to stop, and this is where he asked the 'formal' question.

We spent the evening showing folks onboard our latest purchase and celebrating with a few drinks in the Martini Bar and being serenaded followed by more drinks in the Crew Bar. Wahoo ~ we found the ring!