Harry Krause wrote:

Seriously. If I want to go to Alaska, I'm going there on a commercial
jet. If I want to go boating or fishing while I am there, the old
plastic fantastic in my wallet gets me whatever I want. I enjoy the
destinations, not the trials or tribulations of getting there.

Nothing is as mindless and boring as days at sea.

I couldn't disagree more. A good interesting passage can be the
highlight of the trip. You'll see and experience things those flying 5
miles above will never know.

--
Skipper