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USA 2019

Vancouver, Alaska, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Death Valley, San Francisco and Hawaii in four weeks. En savoir plus

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19 août 2019
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Jour 1
lundi 19 août 2019 à 12:13
☀️ 16 °C
Altitude: 106 m
Australie Cheltenham -33.75667, 151.0783333°45’24” S 151°4’42” E
Leaving home
19 août 2019, Australie ⋅ ☀️ 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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Nice sunglasses Dad! 😎
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Jour 1
lundi 19 août 2019 à 09:12
⛅ 28 °C
Altitude: 18 m
États Unis Hālawa Stream 21.36667, -157.9383321°22’0” N 157°56’18” W
Stopover in Honolulu
19 août 2019, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 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 little underwhelming.
Next stop was Waikiki Beach which was quite good and definitely worth the one hour bus ride. A nice beach but many of the Sydney beaches are better.En savoir plus
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Jour 2
mardi 20 août 2019 à 11:13
☁️ 20 °C
Altitude: 13 m
Canada False Creek 49.27, -123.1216749°16’12” N 123°7’18” W
First day in Vancouver
20 août 2019, 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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Looks awesome! Make sure you give me some tips for when I am over there!
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Looks beautiful, enjoy. DE
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Jour 3
mercredi 21 août 2019 à 13:07
🌧 16 °C
Altitude: 21 m
Canada Kitsilano 49.26533, -123.1731849°15’55” N 123°10’23” W
Another day in Vancouver
21 août 2019, 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're officially tired. 4 weeks to go!En savoir plus
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Jour 4
jeudi 22 août 2019 à 10:17
⛅ 17 °C
Altitude: 10 m
Canada Steveston 49.125, -123.1833349°7’30” N 123°10’60” W
A day exploring outer Vancouver
22 août 2019, 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.
We ended the day with another walk through Vancouver.En savoir plus
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VoyageurLooks amazing! And so do you guys, travel suits you, 👌🏻🌈
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Congratulations on the suspension bridge crossing, I wouldn't have even considered it! DE
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Why does Denis make you carry the back pack ??????
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Jour 5
vendredi 23 août 2019 à 13:21
☁️ 14 °C
Altitude: 446 m
Canada Brandywine Falls 50.035, -123.1183350°2’6” N 123°7’6” W
Whistler and back in one day
23 août 2019, 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. Logging is big in Squamish!
Whistler (Winter Olympics 2010) is a touristy, holiday ski resort and it's quite beautiful.En savoir plus
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What an adventure you are having. DE
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Jour 6
samedi 24 août 2019 à 10:44
☁️ 17 °C
Altitude: 20 m
Canada Kitsilano 49.265, -123.1733349°15’54” N 123°10’24” W
Goodbye Vancouver
24 août 2019, 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.
The Golden Princess is our next home for our cruise to Alaska.En savoir plus
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Jour 7
dimanche 25 août 2019 à 22:12 UTC
⛅ 14 °C
Altitude: Niveau de la mer
Coastal Waters Of Southeast Alaska And British Columbia 52.28, -130.0466752°16’48” N 130°2’48” W
The Golden Princess - a day at sea.
25 août 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.
VoyageurWow! Looks like heaps of fun going on there.
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Jour 8
lundi 26 août 2019 à 12:35
🌧 13 °C
Altitude: 9 m
États Unis Thomas Basin 55.34, -131.6433355°20’24” N 131°38’36” W
Ketchikan - our first stop in Alaska
26 août 2019, États Unis ⋅ 🌧 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 was very entertaining. A little like the Easter Show woodchopping but with lots of water, throwing axes and log rolling and power saws as well.En savoir plus
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Jour 9
mardi 27 août 2019 à 11:55
⛅ 12 °C
Altitude: 14 m
États Unis Steep Creek 58.41667, -134.5483358°25’0” N 134°32’54” W
Juneau - the capital city of Alaska
27 août 2019, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 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 of walking the trails and plenty of salmon to see but we didn't spot any bears. Perhaps next stop?
The rain forest was quite a surprise and something we weren't expecting in Alaska.En savoir plus
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Jour 10
mercredi 28 août 2019 à 17:52
☀️ 17 °C
Altitude: 9 m
États Unis Dewey Creek 59.45333, -135.3259°27’12” N 135°19’12” W
Skagway - start of Gold Mining in Alaska
28 août 2019, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 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 the early gold for miners to the Yukon.
The Iditarod Musher Camp (dog sled farm) was very interesting and we really enjoyed our sled ride (even though the sled was a dune buggy!).
Then a turn at panning for gold and although we didn't strike it rich we both found some gold specks. Enough to make us happy.En savoir plus
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Jour 11
jeudi 29 août 2019 à 19:03
☀️ 20 °C
Altitude: 246 m
Coastal Waters Of Southeast Alaska And British Columbia 59.04, -137.0316759°2’24” N 137°1’54” W
Glacier Bay - a chance to see the snow
29 août 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 three mountain goats we couldn't see and a few seagulls.
Still no bears!
The weather was actually great and when out of the wind it was quite warm. No real need for the "snow skiing" winter clothes we had packed.En savoir plus
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Jour 12
vendredi 30 août 2019 à 20:08
☁️ 8 °C
Altitude: Niveau de la mer
États Unis Harvard Arm College Fiord 61.21833, -147.77561°13’6” N 147°46’30” W
College Fjord - lots of Glaciers to see
30 août 2019, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 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 mode (some blame it on global warming others on global warming coupled with natural cycles). What is definitely true is that they are disappearing.
The scenery was majestic and the photos certainly do not need a caption.En savoir plus
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Jour 13
samedi 31 août 2019 à 18:58
☁️ 10 °C
Altitude: 40 m
États Unis City of Whittier 60.75167, -148.7866760°45’6” N 148°47’12” W
Whittier then on to Anchorage
31 août 2019, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 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 we travelled in the longest tunnel in North America - 2.5 miles long.
Eventually our bus reached Anchorage - much bigger than we had expected - a city of 300,000 that is presented very well with lots of flowers and some pretty parks.En savoir plus
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Jour 14
dimanche 1 septembre 2019 à 12:37
🌧 14 °C
Altitude: 32 m
États Unis Jones Lake 61.18833, -149.97561°11’18” N 149°58’30” W
Anchorage - an exploration day
1 septembre 2019, États Unis ⋅ 🌧 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 searching for the North West Passage.
Next a shuttle to the Ulu factory on Ship Creek. Ulu is a special type of curved knife made only here in Anchorage.
Then we visited the Anchorage Museum. A lovely building and it contains quite a few interesting exhibits.En savoir plus
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VoyageurLooks lovely, hope you had a great Father’s Day! X Kell
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VoyageurWonderful photos throughout, maybe Denis you could paint a scene when you come home. Happy travels, DE
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Jour 15
lundi 2 septembre 2019 à 13:09
☁️ 18 °C
Altitude: 34 m
États Unis Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport 61.17167, -149.9833361°10’18” N 149°58’60” W
The lost day
2 septembre 2019, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 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).
We booked a hotel for the night, flew out of. Anchorage 1 :00 the next day, collected our rental car and drove 4 hours to Flagstaff Arizona. In bed around 2:00 a.m.
A helicopter ride to look forward to in the morning.En savoir plus
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Jour 16
mardi 3 septembre 2019 à 14:31
☁️ 30 °C
Altitude: 2 144 m
États Unis Yaki Point 36.04833, -112.0916736°2’54” N 112°5’30” W
The Grand Canyon (at last)
3 septembre 2019, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 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!
The pictures tell their own story - it really is an amazing sight. - a true natural wonder of the world. The Grand Canyon has an average depth of 1600 meters (or about one mile).

A great day filled with great memories!En savoir plus
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VoyageurIsn’t the Grand Canyon fantastic for a huge hole in the ground.
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Jour 17
mercredi 4 septembre 2019 à 10:04
⛅ 26 °C
Altitude: 2 066 m
États Unis Saint John's Episcopal Lutheran Church 35.25, -112.1883335°15’0” N 112°11’18” W
Route 66 and then the Hoover Dam
4 septembre 2019, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 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.
Then Seligman - the "home" of Route 66. Lots of 60's stuff too and also a great lunch.
Our final stop was the Hoover Dam and it too was an enjoyable and interesting experience, but hot - 110 in the old money!
We finally arrived in Las Vegas ready for four exciting days. No rest!En savoir plus
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Jour 17
mercredi 4 septembre 2019 à 21:28
🌙 35 °C
Altitude: 646 m
États Unis The Strip 36.115, -115.1733336°6’54” N 115°10’24” W
A quick look at Las Vegas
4 septembre 2019, États Unis ⋅ 🌙 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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VoyageurIt is spectacular, so so many lights. DE
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Jour 18
jeudi 5 septembre 2019 à 14:36
☀️ 37 °C
Altitude: 653 m
États Unis Flamingo Wildlife Habitat 36.11635, -115.1709436°6’59” N 115°10’15” W
Day in Vegas, Cirque du Soleil at night
5 septembre 2019, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 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. Great views!
More time spent walking the strip and just experiencing this amazing fantasy town.
The images of the Cirque du Soleil Beatles Show do not do it justice. It was incredible.En savoir plus
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Looks like fun all of it
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Jour 19
vendredi 6 septembre 2019 à 13:53
☀️ 38 °C
Altitude: 659 m
États Unis Flamingo Wildlife Habitat 36.11637, -115.172636°6’59” N 115°10’21” W
A very quiet day then ELTON JOHN
6 septembre 2019, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 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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VoyageurLooks great. Less people at Twin Creeks.
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Sounds and look hectic. Are you looking forward to your resting real holiday in Australia?
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Looks like you are doing it all in the great Vegas. The uniqueness of the place is quite amazing. Continue to enjoy. GW
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Jour 20
samedi 7 septembre 2019 à 10:46
☀️ 35 °C
Altitude: 656 m
États Unis Madame Tussauds Las Vegas 36.12167, -115.1716736°7’18” N 115°10’18” W
Walk the strip and then KEITH URBAN
7 septembre 2019, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 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 hard to miss!
Tonight was our last night and we had a truly wonderful experience - Keith Urban at the Colosseum was sensational. A must see if you get the chance.En savoir plus
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Jour 21
dimanche 8 septembre 2019 à 14:10
☀️ 29 °C
Altitude: 1 663 m
États Unis Dantes View 36.22, -116.7266736°13’12” N 116°43’36” W
A drive through the Death Valley!
8 septembre 2019, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 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 190 feet below sea level and had the same temperature of 43 degrees Celsius as Las Vegas.
To get to Mammoth Lakes we had to drive to a height of 7895 feet and saw the temperature drop to 10 degrees Celsius.
Some awesome views along the way.En savoir plus
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Jour 22
lundi 9 septembre 2019 à 13:06
☀️ 12 °C
Altitude: 3 022 m
États Unis Tioga Pass 37.91167, -119.2583337°54’42” N 119°15’30” W
Day exploring Yosemite National Park
9 septembre 2019, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 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 Mexican meal in the Mammoth Lakes village.En savoir plus
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Jour 23
mardi 10 septembre 2019 à 10:16
☀️ 13 °C
Altitude: 1 932 m
États Unis Dardanelles Creek 38.34167, -119.92538°20’30” N 119°55’30” W
Driving to San Francisco
10 septembre 2019, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 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 less travelled!
We reached just under 10,000 feet again (Kosciusko is 7,310 feet) .
A highlight was road works where 30 double bogey asphalt trucks were lined up.
Once over the mountains it was an easy drive through open farmlands until we reached outer San Francisco.
Stopped for a picnic lunch near an almond tree plantation.
Tickets for a major league baseball game tonight!En savoir plus
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what a beautiful place- and it is beautiful in the snow!
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VoyageurWhat a wonderful time you are having, continue to enjoy. DE
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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
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