Railway Trip in Skagway

I'm feeling a little off this morning. I think I have a chill from yesterday. It is a good thing that my excursion doesn't start until 11:30 this morning. I have a late breakfast and then get my start for the train.

The trip today is on a rail system that was built in 1900. This was built through the winter, and many men died in the building due to the harsh conditions. The train was built for the gold rush and connected Skagway with Whitehorse.

The train accents almost 3000 feet, through mountains and valleys. We can see Skagway through a valley and clear down to the harbour where our ship is. We actually briefly cross the border into Canada. You can see the outpost of the North Western Mounted Police.

The scenery is outstanding but devoid of wildlife. Apparently, fish don't like the silly, winding river, and therefore, there are no eagles or other predators.

Tonight, I'm dining the Alazar restaurant. I put a photo of the restaurant in a couple of days ago. It is a smaller restaurant with the same menu as the Grand Pacific. Tonight's dinner started with a 3 cheese ravioli, baked halibut for the main, and a fig and apple cobbler for desert. I have no idea who is cooking for me like this at home.Read more