Ci2 - Wednesday, August 12, 1981 - North Shore News. CHOOSING ” YOUR SHIP If you're considering an Alaska cruise there are a few things to: keep in mind about the type of ship-to choose. The big ships, and there are FOURTEEN of them, all offer a lot of luxury. If food is one of your you can't priorities, go by Barbara McCreadie wrong on any of the ships but the nationality of the ship will have an influence on the type of cuisine. I've got to admit that if I were choosing a ship based on food alone, Id go Italian every time. There is more evening lounge entertainment on large ships. If you decide that this is important to you, be sure to choose the FIRST SITTING for meals to guarantee yourself a seat for the show. Some ships have only one meal sitting and in this case it pays to be fast on your feet or lay off the desserts! FLY FREE TO REW YORK. When Reeds Travel York to Bermuda. Spend 3 days enjoying beaches, shopping. and warm and gentile people. Offer is valid until Oct. 18th and transfers in New York are included. Cabin rates are trom US760 to US1195 per person inci all meats and entertainment, and NO AIRFARE TO PA Reeds Travei ts more than just the ticket reeds travel 2009 South Park Royal, West Vancouver 922-9301 f= ‘Only two ships currently doing the Alaska run are small enough to navigate the famous Tracy Arm. This is a fjord with a glacier at the end and numerous little iceburgs floating around. — Sorry - not iceburgs. I've been told that iceburgs only exist in the Atlantic and the same thing in the Pacific is ‘called a “grizziey.” Anyway, it’s incredibly beautiful and for some people _ the highlight of an Alaskan cruise. The two ships that can navigate Tracy Arm are the Princess Patricia and the Prince George. Even aboard these, you may. be disap- Pointed because the mouth of the arm is blocked with ice or the clouds and fog are so thick that the captain must avoid the arm. Small ships, too, may creep through Wrangle Narrows. The channel is so narrow that it’s a hair-raising ride, especially in the daylight when you can see how close the ship comes to the rocks. We did it twice, but both times in the dark. Even then, the system of warning lights flashing red and green is something to see. A good dose of nerve tonic (the 26- ounce variety) was recom- mended. Photographers can have a field-day on an Alaskan cruise. Alas, my Instamatic wasn't up to the job! It is wise to take a large supply of film because the gift shops 60 HP EL USED MOTORS 1960 Merc 40HPM = 88132650 19680 Merc 4 HP M 8 475 1976 Merc BS HPEL 8 685 MECHANIC SPECIAL 1975 Merc BOHPEL $425 1072 Eviwude 40 HP EL $100 1071 Jonnsaon GO HP EL $300 *‘ All motors aro iced’: including 25 / tank 4 hose, except 4H.P RIVERSIDE MARINE 1341 Main St North Vancouver 986-2822 sd aboard ship have been known to run out at crucial times. When it comes time to pack for your cruise you'll | need a windbreaker, a warm~ sweater, some casual slacks __ and walking shoes. Even in mid-summer it can be cold, rainy and windy. Sandals are a curse in Skagway as the streets are unpaved. If ‘it rains, the mud oozes in. If it doesn't, the grit and gravel take over. ‘I feund the hood on my ‘ windbreaker a bonus to keep the grit out of my hair. Dress on Alaska cruises is more. casual than on other runs. Although men were requested to wear a jacket after 6 p.m., many didn’t except for the (two pala Spell that, please HONOLULU (UPI - The boy’s last name was Hiileiikapoliokaliikame- hameha and the girl's last name was Noelanichen- oiakapoliahualaonaonaola- ni. Although the Hawaiian alphabet has only 12 letters, they are used for some of the longest names in the world. The names may be mellifiuous, but not exactly for moder com- puters. Recently, a printout from the State Department of Health's computer showed the boy’s name with seven letters lopped off and the girl's name with 14 letters gone. After all, the computer is _ programmed to provide a maximum space of only 32 letters for first and last name, including the space. nights—the Captain's cocktail party and the Captain's dinner. Brian griped about packing two suits but he was glad he did. Among the ladies, I spotted only three long gowns. People did tend to dress up a little for dinner but short dresses and suits (skirts or pants) were popular. The gala nights brought out some pretty cocktail dresses but one of those would see you through. The funniest thing was listening to the ladies complain that clothes didn't fit. After a few days of . banqueting at every meal passport photes while you watt NORTH SHORE DARKROOM 1527 Lonsdale 988-9812 tight-slacks were impossible. If -you. can, try, to lose five pounds before the cruise but don’t throw away the dict plan. You'll. ‘need it again when you return! WAIKIKI $378 Air Only WAIKIKI *409 8 Days, 7 Nights, Air& Hotel LAS VEGAS *279 6 Days, 4 Nights, Air & Hote! -RENO $229 5 Days, 4 Nights, Air & Hotel TORONTO *269 alr only DISNEYLAND #179 MAPLE LEAF TRAVEL te ey ae * fe lie Seale Tet Dey eee ea) ee «an cottons. 13th Every dress in stock. Thursday, August 1 3th. Women’s dress department. Don’t miss it! 1 day only Dresses, dresses and more dresses... dous selection. introducing all the newest fall shades in slinky georgettes, cool polyesters or we have a tremen-. You'll love the looks as well as the low, low prices tn Misses’, Juniors’ and Halt Sizes There's something special for everyone Remember, this sale is for one day only, Thursday, August Sears Women's Dresses (31) Shop in person only at Sears Capilano Mall while quantities last!