Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.
On one of my Alaska trips I had a guest, Erma Smith, who celebrated her 90th birthday with us. It was a small group and everyone looked out for her. I got her a coursage first thing in the morning and we had all signed her card.
Our first stop was the museum in Fairbanks where we mentioned her birthday.
Lunch at the gold mine with cake and song.
Next stop was on the boat excursion with 300 people. My group was the only one to depart before everyone else that day. I asked the announcer to mention that one of my guests, Erma, celebrated her 90th birthday. He thought I was crazy. She stood up and said “that’s me” and spontanously everyone on the boat sang her “Happy “Birthday”. We had dinner and, of course, there was a cake and a “Happy Birthday” from everyone in in the restaurant.
All in all, it was one of the most memorable tours for us all. I found out later on that she only lived another 6 months but talked about her tour for the rest of her life.
Ulla Kaprielian