YhdysvallatDewey Creek59°27’12” N 135°19’12” W
28. elokuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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 theLue lisää
Coastal Waters Of Southeast Alaska And British Columbia59°2’24” N 137°1’54” W
29. elokuuta 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 threeLue lisää
YhdysvallatHarvard Arm College Fiord61°13’6” N 147°46’30” W
30. elokuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 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 modeLue lisää
YhdysvallatCity of Whittier60°45’6” N 148°47’12” W
31. elokuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 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 weLue lisää
YhdysvallatJones Lake61°11’18” N 149°58’30” W
1. syyskuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌧 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 searchingLue lisää
YhdysvallatTed Stevens Anchorage International Airport61°10’18” N 149°58’60” W
2. syyskuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 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).
WeLue lisää
YhdysvallatYaki Point36°2’54” N 112°5’30” W
3. syyskuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 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!
TheLue lisää
YhdysvallatSaint John's Episcopal Lutheran Church35°15’0” N 112°11’18” W
4. syyskuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 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.
ThenLue lisää
YhdysvallatThe Strip36°6’54” N 115°10’24” W
4. syyskuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌙 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!
YhdysvallatFlamingo Wildlife Habitat36°6’59” N 115°10’15” W
5. syyskuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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. GreatLue lisää
