We made it through the North West Passage!!!!!!!! Four days behind a Canadian Ice Breaker, and quite an experience. We did get stuck in the ice twice, but they were right there to get us unstuck. The ice is so beautiful, it was so serene and peaceful. We have not seen much wildlife, though we did have a Polar Bear and Cub come close to the ship the first day in Canada that was spectacular. While we were in the ice there were many sittings of them, but they were far away (just little dots with the naked eye) and we could not deviate to get closer while we were following the ice breaker as the priority was to get through the ice safely. We are all having a wonderful time and Ngaire has set up a special dinner tonight for all of us. They are going to set up the outer rear deck for us for dinner tonight so we will be dinning outside. The Explorer has "hot rocks" they bring out to use to cook your steak, chicken or salmon. Don't want to loose this so will post now ... more latter.

PS Nine days without internet is really painful even when you are on vacation!