Alaska Bound!

Sqeeeee! I'm going to Alaska on a big ole ship next spring!

Dad and I had been talking about going to Alaska, so I started looking into cruises, trains, tours, flights, whales, shopping... You know, all those things that get a girl excited. Well, we'd originally figured on 2010 so I had time to save some pennies. But, I found a great deal on a 7-night trip in 2009. So, we're going (picture me jumping up and down).

The kicker? We're also still planning on a longer tour in 2010 (major jumping up and down here). 

Can't wait, I haven't had a "real" vacation in many years. 

Being the compulsive researcher that I am, by the time I get on the boat I'll probably know more about this cruising thing than my travel agent. 

Any advice to a first time cruiser? 

Oh, just thought, a perfect excuse to upgrade the camera! More shopping! Gotta go...