Seattle celebrates the welcome return of Alaska cruise season

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Every inch of the Deck 7 Promenade of Majestic Princess is occupied by cheering crew applauding guests as they board the cruise ship – and undoubtedly cheering for their own return to sea. After all, it’s been well over a year since these dedicated workers have earned their living tending to passengers.

Each passenger who enters the gangway has the same sensation: it’s good to be welcomed back aboard.

As the CDC lifted the no-sail order and cruise companies worked behind the scenes for months to amplify health and safety measures, leisure travel began once again and, particularly for Seattle and Alaskan ports, a big part of the local tourism economy is the cruise industry. Cruises departing from Seattle are responsible for nearly $900 million in business activity and more than 5,500 jobs.

“It’s a great day, a great Seattle day, too,” said Steve Metruck, executive director of the Port of Seattle, as he welcomed a small group of media at the Smith Cove Cruise Terminal on this especially sunny day in the city.

https://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/travel/article/It-s-a-great-day-Seattle-celebrates-the-16336487.php

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1. I'm in Northern CO today and had to run into a Walmart for two quick items out of stock elsewhere

I counted three people masked (including myself and two checkout employees). The store wasn't crowded, but still. Three?

I think a lot of people have blocked out news of all things COVID--much to their detriment.