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- Day 1
- Monday, August 19, 2019 at 12:13 PM
- ☀️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 106 m
AustraliaCheltenham33°45’24” S 151°4’42” E
Leaving home
August 19, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
We are on the way. Train from Thornleigh to the airport.
First stop is Honolulu after a ten hour flight.
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- Day 1
- Monday, August 19, 2019 at 9:12 AM
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Altitude: 18 m
United StatesHālawa Stream21°22’0” N 157°56’18” W
Stopover in Honolulu
August 19, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
A 10 hour stopover in Honolulu gave us a chance to see the Pearl Harbour Memorial.
A pity the Arizona Memorial was closed for maintenance as it is supposed to be excellent. The rest was a littleRead more
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 11:13 AM
- ☁️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 13 m
CanadaFalse Creek49°16’12” N 123°7’18” W
First day in Vancouver
August 20, 2019 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Our first day in Vancouver and we spent the first half exploring the harbour on a hop on hop off mini ferry. A wonderful harbour!
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at 1:07 PM
- 🌧 16 °C
- Altitude: 21 m
- CanadaKitsilano49°15’55” N 123°10’23” W
Another day in Vancouver
August 21, 2019 in Canada ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
Another day in Vancouver that we mainly spent walking (often in the rain).
Vancouver Aquarium followed by Stanley Park Totem Poles and then a few hours in Vancouver city.
Lots to see but we'reRead more
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- Day 4
- Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 10:17 AM
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Altitude: 10 m
- CanadaSteveston49°7’30” N 123°10’60” W
A day exploring outer Vancouver
August 22, 2019 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
First off was Stevenson, the original fishing harbour, undergoing a makeover. Quaint.
Then the SkyTrain and a shuttle to Capilano, famous for its Suspension Bridge. Denis managed almost half way.
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- Day 5
- Friday, August 23, 2019 at 1:21 PM
- ☁️ 14 °C
- Altitude: 446 m
- CanadaBrandywine Falls50°2’6” N 123°7’6” W
Whistler and back in one day
August 23, 2019 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Left Vancouver for a scenic drive to Whistler. A 90 minute trip took 4 hours as we stopped at every viewpoint, waterfall and little town on the way.
Not much at Squamish but we loved the name. LoggingRead more
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- Day 6
- Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 10:44 AM
- ☁️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 20 m
- CanadaKitsilano49°15’54” N 123°10’24” W
Goodbye Vancouver
August 24, 2019 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Time to say goodbye to Janice's cousin Laura. A really lovely home where we were made most welcome and always felt at home.
Hopefully Laura will come visit us in Australia soon.
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- Day 7
- Sunday, August 25, 2019 at 10:12 PM UTC
- ⛅ 14 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
Coastal Waters Of Southeast Alaska And British Columbia52°16’48” N 130°2’48” W
The Golden Princess - a day at sea.
August 25, 2019, Coastal Waters Of Southeast Alaska And British Columbia ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Our first day on board and we have a full day of sailing until we get to Alaska.
Life on board is certainly not dull and we enjoyed our first day of the cruise.
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- Day 8
- Monday, August 26, 2019 at 12:35 PM
- 🌧 13 °C
- Altitude: 9 m
- United StatesThomas Basin55°20’24” N 131°38’36” W
Ketchikan - our first stop in Alaska
August 26, 2019 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
A rainy day today for our first stop in Alaska.
That didn't stop us and we walked the boardwalk at Creek Street where we watched seals unsuccessfully trying to catch salmon.
The Lumberjack Show wasRead more
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- Day 9
- Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 11:55 AM
- ⛅ 12 °C
- Altitude: 14 m
- United StatesSteep Creek58°25’0” N 134°32’54” W
Juneau - the capital city of Alaska
August 27, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Juneau and the forecast was for another rainy day but instead we awoke to beautiful sunshine.
We took the half day tour to Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls. It was worth every minute.
A lot ofRead more
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- Day 10
- Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 5:52 PM
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 9 m
- United StatesDewey Creek59°27’12” N 135°19’12” W
Skagway - start of Gold Mining in Alaska
August 28, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Next stop is Skagway - population about 1000 people but 4 cruise ships together and it grows to 12,000.
We walked the historic main street and then went on a 5 hour trip that followed the path of theRead more
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- Day 11
- Thursday, August 29, 2019 at 7:03 PM
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 246 m
- Coastal Waters Of Southeast Alaska And British Columbia59°2’24” N 137°1’54” W
Glacier Bay - a chance to see the snow
August 29, 2019, Coastal Waters Of Southeast Alaska And British Columbia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
A day spent cruising Glacier Bay.
The scenery was very interesting and at times it was spectacular but perhaps it was just a little short of what we were expecting.
No wild life apart from threeRead more
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- Day 12
- Friday, August 30, 2019 at 8:08 PM
- ☁️ 8 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- United StatesHarvard Arm College Fiord61°13’6” N 147°46’30” W
College Fjord - lots of Glaciers to see
August 30, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
The best day in Alaska so far. Perfect weather and perfect scenery.
There were plenty of glaciers to see and different types - tidal, hanging , meringue and grounded.
They were all in retreat modeRead more
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- Day 13
- Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 6:58 PM
- ☁️ 10 °C
- Altitude: 40 m
- United StatesCity of Whittier60°45’6” N 148°47’12” W
Whittier then on to Anchorage
August 31, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
We left the cruise and had another boat trip - this time on a small cruiser to see Lake Portage and the Portage Glacier up close. Quite spectacular!
On the drive from Whittier to Anchorage weRead more
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- Day 14
- Sunday, September 1, 2019 at 12:37 PM
- 🌧 14 °C
- Altitude: 32 m
- United StatesJones Lake61°11’18” N 149°58’30” W
Anchorage - an exploration day
September 1, 2019 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 14 °C
A day to explore Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska.
Started with a 1 hour tour on the usual "red bus" which was quite interesting. I didn't know Captain Cook "discovered" Alaska while searchingRead more
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- Day 15
- Monday, September 2, 2019 at 1:09 PM
- ☁️ 18 °C
- Altitude: 34 m
- United StatesTed Stevens Anchorage International Airport61°10’18” N 149°58’60” W
The lost day
September 2, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Our plane to Las Vegas and the start of our Grand Canyon tour was delayed by 14 hours!
Something about it being too hot in Las Vegas for the plane to leave (unbelievable story if you ask me).
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- Day 16
- Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 2:31 PM
- ☁️ 30 °C
- Altitude: 2,144 m
- United StatesYaki Point36°2’54” N 112°5’30” W
The Grand Canyon (at last)
September 3, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
It took a little longer to get there than planned but the Grand Canyon was worth the trouble.
The day started with a wonderful helicopter flight over the Canyon. One more off the bucket list!
TheRead more
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- Day 17
- Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 10:04 AM
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitude: 2,066 m
- United StatesSaint John's Episcopal Lutheran Church35°15’0” N 112°11’18” W
Route 66 and then the Hoover Dam
September 4, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
A full day spent travelling from Flagstaff to Las Vegas following the iconic Route 66 much of the way.
First stop Williams, an old country town with lots of interesting memorabilia from the 60's.
ThenRead more
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- Day 17
- Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 9:28 PM
- 🌙 35 °C
- Altitude: 646 m
- United StatesThe Strip36°6’54” N 115°10’24” W
A quick look at Las Vegas
September 4, 2019 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 35 °C
We've reached Las Vegas after a very interesting drive. Driving is the way to see America.
Rested up for a couple of hours and then spent three hours exploring Vegas.
We covered one block!
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- Day 18
- Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 2:36 PM
- ☀️ 37 °C
- Altitude: 653 m
- United StatesFlamingo Wildlife Habitat36°6’59” N 115°10’15” W
Day in Vegas, Cirque du Soleil at night
September 5, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 37 °C
A late start today - well after 12:00 p.m. before we ventured out to face the heat.
Conquered Denis' fear of heights (well nearly) when we had a memorable ride on the High Roller Ferris Wheel. GreatRead more
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- Day 19
- Friday, September 6, 2019 at 1:53 PM
- ☀️ 38 °C
- Altitude: 659 m
- United StatesFlamingo Wildlife Habitat36°6’59” N 115°10’21” W
A very quiet day then ELTON JOHN
September 6, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 38 °C
Enjoyed the Flamingo hotel with the occasional walk outside. This was our day of rest!
Waited all day for the Elton John concert which was fantastic. He was on stage for two and a half hours.
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- Day 20
- Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 10:46 AM
- ☀️ 35 °C
- Altitude: 656 m
- United StatesMadame Tussauds Las Vegas36°7’18” N 115°10’18” W
Walk the strip and then KEITH URBAN
September 7, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 35 °C
A long walk exploring just about all the major casinos - apart from some innovative architecture and design they all feel the same - poker machines were everywhere and the smell of cigarettes was hardRead more
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- Day 21
- Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 2:10 PM
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Altitude: 1,663 m
- United StatesDantes View36°13’12” N 116°43’36” W
A drive through the Death Valley!
September 8, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
A long road trip to Mammoth Lakes via the infamous Death Valley.
It was hot but not unbearable. About the same as Las Vegas. A worthwhile trip and we have some great memories.
The lowest point was 190Read more
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- Day 22
- Monday, September 9, 2019 at 1:06 PM
- ☀️ 12 °C
- Altitude: 3,022 m
- United StatesTioga Pass37°54’42” N 119°15’30” W
Day exploring Yosemite National Park
September 9, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Drove to Yosemite National Park and spent the day exploring.
It was quite beautiful and it would be absolutely incredible in the winter/snowy season.
We finished a full day with a very nice MexicanRead more
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- Day 23
- Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 10:16 AM
- ☀️ 13 °C
- Altitude: 1,932 m
- United StatesDardanelles Creek38°20’30” N 119°55’30” W
Driving to San Francisco
September 10, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
A day spent driving from Mammoth Lakes to San Francisco.
We decided to take the Sonora Pass over the mountains. It was a different drive to Yosemite but equally as interesting. A road lessRead more
Wow.....what a fantastic variety of tourist spots, scenery and things you have visited. Talk about the everywhere couple........you are it. Well done and thanks for keeping us in touch with your great trip, it has been very enjoyable, and now "PLAY BALL". GW
Nice sunglasses Dad! 😎