Chris Teske
@aquaman702.bsky.social
The trip has sadly come to an end. Dordrecht was a cute little town, but they don’t do Christmas markets. I was able to find a cute ornament though at their souvenir shop. I am excited to get back to my pups and gear up for Christmas at home.
December 8, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The trip has sadly come to an end. Dordrecht was a cute little town, but they don’t do Christmas markets. I was able to find a cute ornament though at their souvenir shop. I am excited to get back to my pups and gear up for Christmas at home.
Next time, I would try to visit Cologne any day but Sunday. Everything was packed from the markets to the streets. Eric got his Kolsch and I spoke to a German ceramics maker before buying a beautiful tree. Hoping is makes it home in one piece.
December 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Next time, I would try to visit Cologne any day but Sunday. Everything was packed from the markets to the streets. Eric got his Kolsch and I spoke to a German ceramics maker before buying a beautiful tree. Hoping is makes it home in one piece.
Koblenz didn’t have a massive Christmas market, but touring the Marksburg castle, untouched and unconquered since its construction, was pretty cool. We also got to see a ton of castles along the Rhine River as we cruised today.
December 6, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Koblenz didn’t have a massive Christmas market, but touring the Marksburg castle, untouched and unconquered since its construction, was pretty cool. We also got to see a ton of castles along the Rhine River as we cruised today.
Mannheim wasn’t very exciting, but Rüdesheim did NOT disappoint. It was our favorite Christmas Market so far where everything was nestled about the streets of town. It felt like it was an integral part and not just plopped into the center of a city.
December 5, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Mannheim wasn’t very exciting, but Rüdesheim did NOT disappoint. It was our favorite Christmas Market so far where everything was nestled about the streets of town. It felt like it was an integral part and not just plopped into the center of a city.
Strasbourg was beyond beautiful! I wish cities in America decorated as much as they do here.
December 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Strasbourg was beyond beautiful! I wish cities in America decorated as much as they do here.
Walked around the village of Breisach where we found an amazing Italian restaurant. Then we bussed into Freiburg to see the Christmas Markets and Cathedral. Next stop is Strasbourg France.
December 3, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Walked around the village of Breisach where we found an amazing Italian restaurant. Then we bussed into Freiburg to see the Christmas Markets and Cathedral. Next stop is Strasbourg France.
What a wild trip. 3 flights to get here and something went wrong with each one, but we still made it in time to briefly visit the Basel Christmas Market before setting sail!
December 2, 2025 at 8:42 PM
What a wild trip. 3 flights to get here and something went wrong with each one, but we still made it in time to briefly visit the Basel Christmas Market before setting sail!
So sad this trip is over. Now we just got to make a mad dash to the airport for our flight that leaves at 10:22am.
May 10, 2025 at 12:54 PM
So sad this trip is over. Now we just got to make a mad dash to the airport for our flight that leaves at 10:22am.
Had a great little stop in Victoria. Got to see the sites and have some delicious food and desserts.
May 10, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Had a great little stop in Victoria. Got to see the sites and have some delicious food and desserts.
Docking in Victoria British Columbia for our final excursion.
May 10, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Docking in Victoria British Columbia for our final excursion.
We don’t get into Victoria until 8pm PDT today, but we have a quick excursion and then we dock in Seattle at 6am PDT.
May 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
We don’t get into Victoria until 8pm PDT today, but we have a quick excursion and then we dock in Seattle at 6am PDT.
It rained the whole time, and I was soaked and cold, but at least I saw bald eagles, star fish and seals! I couldn’t take photos since I was sealed into my canoe. Only one more stop to go. I can’t believe how fast this trip went.
May 8, 2025 at 9:45 PM
It rained the whole time, and I was soaked and cold, but at least I saw bald eagles, star fish and seals! I couldn’t take photos since I was sealed into my canoe. Only one more stop to go. I can’t believe how fast this trip went.
Good morning from a very rainy Ketchikan. This kayaking excursion is gonna be cold and wet today.
May 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Good morning from a very rainy Ketchikan. This kayaking excursion is gonna be cold and wet today.
Great whale watching today. We caught a calf breaching!
May 7, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Great whale watching today. We caught a calf breaching!
Good Morning from Hoonah Alaska! Gonna do some whale watching today!
May 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Good Morning from Hoonah Alaska! Gonna do some whale watching today!
We got soo lucky that the boat turned to the port side so we got a straight on view from our balcony. Closest the boat has been able to get to Dawes glacier in years. And we saw it calve right before our eyes, sounded like a thunderstorm!
May 7, 2025 at 4:30 AM
We got soo lucky that the boat turned to the port side so we got a straight on view from our balcony. Closest the boat has been able to get to Dawes glacier in years. And we saw it calve right before our eyes, sounded like a thunderstorm!
Cruising down Endicott Arm to see Dawes glacier from the ship!
May 7, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Cruising down Endicott Arm to see Dawes glacier from the ship!
A nice paddle out to Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls.
May 6, 2025 at 7:08 PM
A nice paddle out to Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls.
Amazing hike in the Tongass national rainforest yesterday before quickly popping into Sitka.
May 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Amazing hike in the Tongass national rainforest yesterday before quickly popping into Sitka.
Bundled up to hike the Tongass National Rainforest in Sitka. Why didn’t I pack a hat and gloves. 🥶
May 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Bundled up to hike the Tongass National Rainforest in Sitka. Why didn’t I pack a hat and gloves. 🥶
Catching ICONS before bed.
May 5, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Catching ICONS before bed.
Spending most of my day at sea in the Observation Lounge.
May 5, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Spending most of my day at sea in the Observation Lounge.
We are on the boat and sail away at 4pm!!
May 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
We are on the boat and sail away at 4pm!!