by Dennis Auguatine
This morning, Cecile and I awoke to the awe-inspiring beauty of Haines, Alaska—From our suite aboard the Oceania Riviera, the view looked like a painting—crisp skies, mirrored waters, and snow-kissed peaks.
Haines, known as “The Valley of the Eagles,” sits at the meeting point of the world’s largest protected wilderness area, a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site that stretches across the U.S. and Canada.
We explored the quaint downtown and stopped by the Hammer Museum—a one-of-a-kind tribute to the tool that helped shape the frontier-over 2500 hammers on display. Quirky, yes, but absolutely fascinating.
Thanks to the mild weather, reaching 74 degrees, we even enjoyed some unexpected pool time aboard the ship—a rare treat in Alaska! Later, we dined at the Terrace Café.
To top off the day, we attended “Our World”—a vibrant and theatrical celebration of global music performed by the incredibly talented Riviera Production Company. A joyful reminder of how connected we all are through Rhythm and culture.
