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May 20. Rain Early departure, required, from the ship. Then a day in Seward before boarding the scenic evening train to Anchorage. SeaLife center, aquarium, marine study place, hosts an aviary with among other species, tufted and horned puffins, two … Continue reading →

May 19 Highlight of the cruise is a visit to Hubbard glacier. Morning visit with full narration via the PA system. Once again a spectacularly clear day. Each day we were told how unusual not to have rain, or just … Continue reading →

May 18 Very early departure from the boat. A trip by train and bus to the Yukon and back. SKAGWAY, ALASKA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skagway,_Alaska Advertised as an excursion, scenic, requiring a passport as it goes into Canada. Scenery and wildlife. Number one … Continue reading →

May 17 Colder and raining JUNEAU, ALASKA Second largest city in the USA  (by area) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juneau,_Alaska Shuttle ride to Tongas national forest, under control of Dept of agriculture. Tanner’s haves no guns. A smaller but interesting glacier with a good … Continue reading →

May 16 Rain and colder ICY STRAIT POINT, ALASKA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icy_Strait_Point Hot tub has been cold. Went to guest relations and asked the set point. 34-39. Not usable.. Rain. Nice steady downpour for our walk to the village of Hoonah. The … Continue reading →

May 15 Arrival after ride through inland water way. An old Russian town with the oldest Russian Orthodox church in North America. SITKA, ALASKA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sitka,_Alaska The extreme heat, 78F, of yesterday has broken. Low 60s. View from cabin. Church,totem poles … Continue reading →

May 13 perfect weather All day cruising, no port stop. Heading towards Ketchikan. May 14 KETCHIKAN, ALASKA http://www.visit-ketchikan.com/About-Ketchikan/Photo-Galleries/Nature.aspx Typical tourist port city. Quite charming in the main areas. No chain stores. Another view Salmon and fur are big businesses here. … Continue reading →

May 12 Start of cruise from Vancouver. As we were pulling out. Our room Art shot with the sun shining on the water at about 5:15 p.m.

May 9-11 A short stay before the Alaska cruise. As very often Michelle booked a fine hotel stay. QB started the trip with the tail end of a cold. Warm Vancouver art gallery City walks, of course Mink chocolate cafe … Continue reading →

Adventure now ended, some high points: Steampunk clock Tokyo Fine dinners at ryokans, breakfast not so much. Variety of experiences, very large variety. Packaging and wrapping….unending, wasteful, generally elegant Clean bathrooms almost everywhere but cold water and seldom soap Mediocre … Continue reading →