ALASKA • SEPTEMBER 16TH — 23RD, 2007
EARLY BIRD: Save $100 Per Person and Book by September 30, 2006
The Emerald City of the Pacific Northwest, Seattle is known for its stunning waterfront. "Catch" a salmon at Pike Place Market, ride to the top of the Space Needle, sample a local microbrew in funky Fremont, or down a cup of java in the coffee capital of the world.
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For years Juneau's livelihood, like that of many cities in Alaska, was tied to mining. The city itself is built on tailings from the A-J mine whose shafts perforate the hillside above town. Because it is Alaska's capital, Juneau prospers through government work and tourism. This is a great place to sample salmon baked over an alderwood fire, pan for gold, and hike the massive Juneau Icefield. If you feel the need for speed, hop on a sled and let a dog team pull you across the surface of a glacier.
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Bald eagles perch in the spruce and cedar trees of Sitka—often several to a branch. Russian Alaska is enthusiastically represented in a lively performance by the New Archangel Dancers. View holy paintings of the Czarist days, visit recuperating eagles at the rehabilitation center and hear the amazing story of the Cathedral fire and Sitka's mad flurry to save the church's icons and religious treasures.
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In the heart of the Tongass National Forest, immerse yourself in Tlingit Indian culture and view the world's largest collection of totem poles; kayak the colorful waterfront and stroll the boardwalk that once led to Ketchikan's red light district.
»» Ketchikan Shore Excursion Details »»
High tea can be taken at the Empress Hotel if you really want to discover what Victoria is all about. Then, walk over to the breathtaking Museum of Natural History or stroll through the charming downtown of that lives up to its British-flavored name with double-decker buses, turreted castles, fine British woollens and delicate china. A coach-ride away, the Butchart Garden earns every superlative of its impeccable reputation for glorious blooms and redolent scents.
High Performance Computing
Linux Kernel Development
Introduction to 'git': The Next-Generation Source Code Manager
Real-Time Linux
Comparison of Distributions
Perl 6 for Perl 5 Programmers
Hidden Secrets of the TCP Protocol
Voice over TCP/IP (VoIP) and Asterisk
Synchronization Primitives and Other Basic Tools in the Linux Kernel
Linux Kernel Memory Reclaim
New Features in the ext2/3/4 Filesystem
Open Source Software — A Collaboration Platform for Web Applications
Cruise prices vary from $1,299 for an Inside Stateroom to $3,199 for a Full Suite, per person. (Cruise pricing is subject to change. Geek Cruises will generally match the cruise pricing offered at the Holland America website at the time of booking.) For those attending the conference, there is an $895 fee. Taxes are $121 per person. All prices and fees are detailed on the BOOK NOW page.
The classes offered are detailed on the SEMINARS page. Classes are only offered when we're at sea. For a detailed listing of the cruise itinerary, along with the class times, please review our ITINERARY page.
For questions, please don't hestitate in calling 650-787-5665 or emailing neil@geekcruises.com.
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Randal Schwartz
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