We're lucky to live in Vancouver for a great many reasons.  One unique benefit is access to the amazing Inside Passage on cruise ships to Alaska.  Jay and I are getting ready to sail for a week on Holland America again. Next Saturday's departure will be different for two key reasons:  
    1) We've never been aboard the ms Koningsdam before.
    2) More importantly, my sister is arriving with a friend on Tuesday to sail too!
