SKAGWAY – train to the top of the world We have a later than usual wake up this morning after our rather disappointing day yesterday and we have reserved anticipation for our White Pass Summit Scenic Railway Excursion. During this…
2009 North to Alaska – Day 9
JUNEAU – photos by land – none by sea Waking this morning we find the seas a lot calmer than yesterday and the two invalids are ready to go. Everyone is hungry so we decide on an earlyish breakfast to beat the…
2009 North to Alaska – Day 8
CRUISING – even too cold for the whales – – – Yesterday our beloved Oh Captain told us that if we got up early this morning we would have the possibility of seeing whales, especially orca. Spoiler alert – Oh…
2009 North to Alaska – Day 7
VANCOUVER to WAY UP NORTH – the rush is on Of course today has dawned wet and miserable! Our wake up call comes early early and after looking at the weather we feel ever so slightly deflated! This is supposed to be a great day…
2009 North to Alaska – Day 6
VANCOUVER – a change is as good as — Tuesday – a lovely sunny day greets us and this morning we have to change hotels but before doing so we – meaning Kylie and me – walk to Maccas for the usual breakfast…