Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula

The land portion of our Alaskan Cruise Tour is finally underway. We experienced the longest highway tunnel in North America, horrible weather turned quite pleasant for great views off the deck at our lodge, and an eleven-mile float trip down the Kenai River was one of our favorite excursions so far. No bears or moose, […]

Scenic Cruising: Grand Finales

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 […]

Gateway to the Klondike

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 […]

Alaska’s Capital City

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 […]

Alaska’s First City

Our first two days in Alaska involved an at-sea day, 17 bald eagles in one location, totem poles, squirrels in a canoe, a former red-light district, and awesome views of the Alaskan waters. What a great preview into what is yet to come! Click on the first photo in each group and scroll to see […]

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