The voyage has started. We are en route from San Diego towards the Panama Canal with a lot of diverse ports and scenery. Let’s hope for good weather and great opportunities to take some good photos in the upcoming weeks. Here’s one final look at the Stars and Stripes on top of the building at… read more of “Bert’s Beauty…”
[Holland America Line’s Westerdam is in San Diego today.] For families, there is no better cruise port than San Diego. Only a few minutes from the cruise terminal is Balboa Park, the nation’s largest urban cultural park. Encompassing 1,200 acres, Balboa Park is second only to the Smithsonian in size and is often referred to… read more of “San Diego: Perfect…”
To wrap up the Alaskan season, I wanted to share some more of the flower pictures I’ve taken over the past months. Bert van Mackelenbergh is Westerdam’s hotel manager.
Westerdam called at Seattle, Wash., yesterday, Sept. 27. Since 1962, the Space Needle is the most visited tourist attraction in Seattle. The Space Needle was built to serve as the focal piece for the 1962’s World’s Fair (AKA ‘world expo’ or ‘universal exposition’), which is the name given to various large public exhibitions held since… read more of “Bert’s Beauty…”
So long my friends. See you next year … Bert van Mackelenbergh is Westerdam’s hotel manager.
Yesterday was our last visit to Glacier Bay, and what a great finale to close the season. What a spectacular way to end our visits to the national park — a great view, great weather and perfect calvings. Entering the park:
A few weeks ago I mentioned that you can create wonderful images by shifting your position from eye level to ground level. Although you are at the same spot, just by going on your knees you can create a totally different atmosphere. This is a good example. As I walked in Ketchikan, I saw this… read more of “Bert’s Beauty…”
I went out for a hike in Ketchikan last Friday. When I saw a little creek, I got into the water and walked upstream in the hope to see a bear. It took me 10 minutes before I saw this guy. Bert van Mackelenbergh is Westerdam’s hotel manager.
