This is an update for our cruise in the port of Astoria and our one sea day this trip. As we woke up this morning we watched the deck camera and watched as we sailed underneath the Golden Gate Bridge as the sun was rising this morning. It was absolutely breathtaking. I don't know if I would have been able to get up get dressed and go outside at that time of morning. It was just at 6 as we passed under the bridge.
Visiting Astoria on the shop was really incredible. I am certain it makes a huge economic impact on the community. The ship pulls in and dumps 2600 passengers, plus however many crew members get to get off the boat. It was absolutely fabulous weather, got better as the day went until late afternoon when the clouds kind of soured it a bit, then it cleared again.
We had lunch with Steve's brother Mark at Stephanie's Cabin. It was really delicious. It was fun to hook up and his reaction to the boat. I love Mark, he's always got jokes, and is a hoot to hang out with. Then Steve and I popped off to a meeting.
We then walked up to tour the Flavel house. Captain Flavel was a ships captain for years. He sailed a ship back and forth between Astoria and San Francisco. Then when he married a 14 year old German immigrant named Mary, he settled in Astoria. He got so much experience piloting ships across the Astoria bar, when Oregon be me a territory, he wrote a letter to the governing body to become the first approved Bar Pilot.
They built the 11,000 square foot house for 36,000. It had all the latest modern conveniences like indoor plumbing and electricity. It is absolutely gorgeous inside. It spreads out over 4 floors, but the 4th floor is not open for touring. It is really impressive, and worth the trip just to see it. You local folks ever get that chance, don't miss it.
Next we went to the Oregon Film Museum. It has memorabilia and records of all the movies made in Oregon. We even got to make a movie on our own. When we get the link to share it with you I will post it here. It was a scene from Kindergarten Cop. It was a hoot. I now have some ideas for things to do with grand kids.
Our day at sea was really relaxing. Lots of resting, reading, and a workout. Last night was our second formal night. We had dinner with a couple from Chicago, and two ladies from Finland. It was delightful.
I forgot to mention the other day, on the day we boarded the ship as we were sitting getting ready to board we heard a huge cheer from the first class area. It was kind of curious, then when we were ready to board, the lady said that the first people to board was a couple celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary. Our first formal night we had dinner with two couples. The younger couple was the older couple's daughter and son in law. The older couple were the couple celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. He was a pilot in World War II and they only knew each other for a short time before they married. Fascinating couple and their stories.
As I said earlier, we pulled into San Francisco this morning we watched it on the bridge cam. We don't have any tours planned. We will ride the cable car, walk around pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf, and of course we will have to stop at Ghiradelli Square. The weather is supposed to be beautiful, so I am looking forward to it.
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