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Hi Sugarplum!

{Trip Report} Ketchikan, Alaska

June 8, 2015

In the past few weeks we have been surrounded with some of the most beautiful landscape we’ve ever seen…from Alaska to Montana to Yellowstone National Park. It wasn’t our intent to have so many trips so close together, but it’s just the way things fell in to place. And I’m never one to turn down the opportunity to travel! (Follow the adventures on InstaGram and Facebook.)

Even though we had my sister’s out-of-town bachelorette party and wedding already on the books, there was no way we could turn down Princess’s offer to explore Alaska in the middle of it all. To say Alaska was majestic would be an understatement. The trip was actually so special, so surreal, that I’m still trying to process it, and form my thoughts and opinions before completely sharing the experience with you.

But I know you’re anxious to see, so today I’m sharing our first port on the trip…Ketchikan, Alaska.

Hi Sugarplum | Ketchikan, Alaska

I’ve been asked repeatedly what my favorite stop was, or the coolest experience, but I honestly can’t name a single one. Each and every landscape, excursion, meal, and town was just as stunning and perfect as the last.

Prepare for photo overload! #thatsmyboat #jenny #randomforrestgumpreference Not really, she’s the Ruby Princess. And she was always the biggest and prettiest ship in port!

Hi Sugarplum | Ketchikan, Alaska

After a day at sea, it was fun to be on land exploring this quaint, colorful town.

Hi Sugarplum | Ketchikan, Alaska

Hi Sugarplum | Ketchikan, Alaska

After a few hours, we headed out on our excursion….exploring the Misty Fjord Wilderness by boat, and seaplane. #pinchme

Hi Sugarplum | Ketchikan, Alaska

Hi Sugarplum | Ketchikan, Alaska

Hi Sugarplum | Ketchikan, Alaska

Hi Sugarplum | Ketchikan, Alaska

Don’t let Mr. SP’s get-up confuse you…other than being windy on the top deck of the boat, the weather was really mild. We packed lots of light layers, and added them according to the temperature and activity each day.

Hi Sugarplum | Ketchikan, Alaska
Hat | Sunglasses | Jacket | Bag
Hi Sugarplum | Ketchikan, Alaska

Hi Sugarplum | Ketchikan, Alaska

The boat cruised through snow-capped mountains covered with glacier waterfalls. A fellow passenger had a mega-lens on his camera and captured these pics of the eagle and whale, and was nice enough to share them with me! (Hi, Rex!)

Hi Sugarplum | Ketchikan, Alaska

Hi Sugarplum | Ketchikan, Alaska

Hi Sugarplum | Ketchikan, Alaska

Hi Sugarplum | Ketchikan, Alaska

Hi Sugarplum | Ketchikan, Alaska

Hi Sugarplum | Ketchikan, Alaska

Hi Sugarplum | Ketchikan, Alaska

Hi Sugarplum | Ketchikan, Alaska

Hi Sugarplum | Ketchikan, Alaska

Hi Sugarplum | Ketchikan, Alaska

Hi Sugarplum | Ketchikan, Alaska

You may recall my history with flying sometimes…but all was well on this trip! The seaplane take-off and landing were actually smoother than regular planes, but I did feel the dips and turns a lot more!

Hi Sugarplum | Ketchikan, Alaska

Hi Sugarplum | Ketchikan, Alaska

We saw so much more of Ketchikan and Misty Fjord, but I was usually too busy staring open-mouthed to take many pictures! And these are all straight from my camera…Alaska really does look just like this! Who’s ready to book their Princess cruise?!

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Comments

  1. Heather{Our Life In a Click} says: June 8, 2015 at 11:07 am

    Gorgeous!!! Loving all these travels!!

    Reply
  2. Julia Konya says: June 8, 2015 at 11:10 am

    How fun! What a trip of a lifetime and dream come true.

    Reply
  3. Christina says: June 8, 2015 at 12:55 pm

    How beautiful! It makes me want to move there! What a fun trip and opportunity. Can't wait to see more pictures 🙂

    Reply
  4. HeidiFerguson says: June 8, 2015 at 1:50 pm

    Wow! What a trip. Your pictures are gorgeous! Love the bald eagle pictures!!! Yeah, I'm ready for a Princess Cruise. I've battled breast cancer on/off for the past 5 years (3 times in 5 years) and that would be a fantastic trip! Can't wait to see more pictures!!!

    Reply
  5. Simply LKJ says: June 8, 2015 at 2:41 pm

    Gorgeous scenery! What a fabulous trip and opportunity.

    Reply
  6. Erin {Home Everyday} says: June 8, 2015 at 3:36 pm

    This has always been a dream of mine. Your photos are magnificent. I am so glad you had a lovely time (and that the flying portion wasn't too bad).

    Reply
  7. Anonymous says: June 8, 2015 at 6:02 pm

    No wedding? 🙁

    Reply
  8. diana says: June 8, 2015 at 6:26 pm

    These pictures are amazing. An Alaskan cruise has long been on my bucket list!

    Reply
  9. asgoldasitgetsblog.com says: June 8, 2015 at 7:14 pm

    Looks amazing!

    Reply
  10. Mix and Match Mama says: June 8, 2015 at 8:27 pm

    Cassie! Absolutely gorgeous!! I mean…really and truly stunning! I love vacation posts :).

    Reply
  11. Angela says: June 9, 2015 at 11:55 am

    We are leaving soon for a similar trip and are excited! This was helpful. 🙂

    Reply
  12. Doreen says: June 9, 2015 at 1:41 pm

    Spectacular pictures!! I've never considered going to Alaska, but I think I will add it to my bucket list.

    Reply
  13. Jillian says: June 9, 2015 at 5:13 pm

    wow! what an amazing opportunity and trip! beautiful photos cassie! i'd love to go to Alaska someday. xo jillian – cornflake dreams

    Reply
  14. Beautifully Seaside // Formerly Chic Coastal Living says: June 10, 2015 at 12:04 pm

    This trip looks amazing! Glad you had a great time and I love your photos! XO

    Reply
  15. teachergal says: June 11, 2015 at 6:38 pm

    Wow, your trip looks amazing!!!

    I have a random question – what are the names of the fonts you used on your title picture on this post??? I've noticed that you've used the combo before, and I love how it looks! I'm hoping to try these fonts out on my save the date cards I'm trying to put together – if you could let me know the names, that would be great. 🙂 Thanks so much!

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    • hisugarplum says: June 19, 2015 at 4:21 am

      Hi teachergal! Ha…that is a random one…I love random questions!! I'm not sure of the font name, but I used PicMonkey…a free photo editing website. Check the font tab there and you'll find the one you're looking for! xo

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  16. Queen In Between says: June 14, 2015 at 2:52 pm

    Finally catching up on some blog reading and can't wait to see the rest of your trip! A cruise has never even been on my radar but this looks incredible. Really thinking this is one my husband and I could both enjoy.

    Reply
  17. mwimp says: June 15, 2015 at 6:29 pm

    my folks went on an Alaskan cruise a couple years back – it has been on my bucket list for a while now. this makes me what to do it even more so now! we just got back from destin with my girlfriend and her kids – it's always so wonderful to get away!

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