The last two days of the cruise portion of our Alaskan Cruisetour were spent at sea. Since both days were absolutely spectacular, I decided on two grand finales. Two very different experiences provided two very different emotional responses to the icy waters of Alaska, its snow-capped mountains, and its remarkable glaciers. Click on the first […]
Skagway was fantastic! We learned how a gold rush led to thousands of mostly ill-prepared men seeking their fortunes, which led to conmen and thieves. It also prompted construction of a railway, which changed the transportation industry forever. We had a dapper storyteller/tour guide on a cool streetcar, and a float trip down the fantastic […]
In Juneau today we visited the awe-inspiring Mendenhall Glacier and its falls. Nearby we breathed in the purist air on the planet near some old man’s beard. A catamaran to Colt Island at Orca Point Lodge included a beautiful and delicious luncheon, with whale-watching on the return, and Duck Farts and beer finished off our […]
Three nights in Vancouver were not nearly enough! Yesterday’s ferry ride to Vancouver Island with Victoria and the Butchart Gardens was amazing. Today we glimpsed Stanley Park, had a fabulous afternoon on Granville Island and its Public Market, and then explored the rain forest at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. We will be coming back to […]