Ferry down the Lynn Canal

Today we got an early start to hop on the Alaska Marine Highway System ferry to Skagway. We found some comfy chairs with a good view out the windows and settled in for our 6.5 hour trip down the fjord. I snuck in a much needed nap early in the trip and then did a lot of alternating between reading my camera manual and going outside to test out features on the gorgeous landscape surrounding us. It was pretty chilly, especially with the wind, which was honestly quite nice after all the hot and humid weather we've been having back home. We arrived in Skagway, greeted by views of the 2 large cruise ships docked for the day. We checked into our hotel for the night and then set out to explore the town and get dinner.Read more