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Tuesday, October 06, 2015

Catch You in Ketchikan

We had a mission of sorts when we arrived in Ketchikan. Avril's colleague raved about a restaurant in town called the Alaska Fish House. He loved their smoked salmon chowder, made with canned salmon. He had tried in vain to purchase their canned salmon online and hoped that we could pick up some and bring it back to him. We wandered the pretty downtown knowing we would make our last stop the Fish House. The town was crazy busy because there was at least four big cruise ships docked. We dodged many a seagoing tourist. It turns out there is no retail salmon sales at the Fish House! They must have seen the disappointment on our faces and were kind enough to send us down the street to the Salmon Market, where we loaded up on salmon for him and us. Another beautiful day in Alaska!

Ketchikan Alaska

Golden Princess Ketchikan Alaska

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Princess Cruise Mexico - Loreto

Loreto is our port of call. The last time here this was a sleepy little spot. This trip there is a motorcycle event in town and the activity level is high. One of our favorite T.V. chefs is Chuck Hughes from Canada. On his show (Chuck's week off,) he visited Loreto with a stop at El Rey Del Taco (taco king.) As we wandered the streets and plazas we asked directions. We knew we were close but the narrow streets and alleys seem different than they show on a map. We finally found it and wandered in. What a crowd! The couple that own the place work at a crazy pace to keep up with the orders. The orders are all verbal and the cash register is a five gallon bucket on the counter. The menu is limited but the buffet of salsas and toppings make for lots of choices. We ordered the fish tacos on flour tortillas. The fresh local fish is battered and quickly fried tempura style . What a sensation! I want to move next door and eat here all the time.

Star Princess Loreto Mexico

Star Princess Tender to Loreto Mexico

Beach Loreto Mexico

Star Princess from Loreto Mexico

Courtyard Loreto Mexico

Hawaiian Dancing Loreto Mexico

Art Loreto Mexico

Lady of Loreto Mexico

Fish Taco El Rey Del Taco Loreto Mexico

Cabeza Taco El Rey Del Taco Loreto Mexico

El Rey Del Taco Loreto Mexico

Star Princess Loreto Mexico

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Princess Mexico Cruise - Cabo San Lucas

The first port on our ten day San Francisco - Mexico cruise is Cabo San Lucas. Dare I say this is the most beautiful? A photo opportunity to the tenth power! From the tender ride to the last Margarita, a beautiful visit!