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, […]
October 1, 2023
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 […]
September 25, 2023
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 […]