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- Hari 1
- Isnin, 19 Ogos 2019 12:13 PTG
- ☀️ 16 °C
- Altitud: 106 m
AustraliaCheltenham33°45’24” S 151°4’42” E
Leaving home
19 Ogos 2019, 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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- Hari 1
- Isnin, 19 Ogos 2019 9:12 PG
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Altitud: 18 m
Amerika SyarikatHālawa Stream21°22’0” N 157°56’18” W
Stopover in Honolulu
19 Ogos 2019, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 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 littleBaca lagi
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- Selasa, 20 Ogos 2019 11:13 PG
- ☁️ 20 °C
- Altitud: 13 m
KanadaFalse Creek49°16’12” N 123°7’18” W
First day in Vancouver
20 Ogos 2019, Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 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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- Hari 3
- Rabu, 21 Ogos 2019 1:07 PTG
- 🌧 16 °C
- Altitud: 21 m
- KanadaKitsilano49°15’55” N 123°10’23” W
Another day in Vancouver
21 Ogos 2019, Kanada ⋅ 🌧 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'reBaca lagi
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- Hari 4
- Khamis, 22 Ogos 2019 10:17 PG
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Altitud: 10 m
- KanadaSteveston49°7’30” N 123°10’60” W
A day exploring outer Vancouver
22 Ogos 2019, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 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.
WeBaca lagi
Congratulations on the suspension bridge crossing, I wouldn't have even considered it! DE
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- Hari 5
- Jumaat, 23 Ogos 2019 1:21 PTG
- ☁️ 14 °C
- Altitud: 446 m
- KanadaBrandywine Falls50°2’6” N 123°7’6” W
Whistler and back in one day
23 Ogos 2019, Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 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. LoggingBaca lagi
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- Hari 6
- Sabtu, 24 Ogos 2019 10:44 PG
- ☁️ 17 °C
- Altitud: 20 m
- KanadaKitsilano49°15’54” N 123°10’24” W
Goodbye Vancouver
24 Ogos 2019, Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 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 PrincessBaca lagi
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- Hari 7
- Ahad, 25 Ogos 2019 10:12 PTG UTC
- ⛅ 14 °C
- Altitud: Paras Laut
Coastal Waters Of Southeast Alaska And British Columbia52°16’48” N 130°2’48” W
The Golden Princess - a day at sea.
25 Ogos 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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- Hari 8
- Isnin, 26 Ogos 2019 12:35 PTG
- 🌧 13 °C
- Altitud: 9 m
- Amerika SyarikatThomas Basin55°20’24” N 131°38’36” W
Ketchikan - our first stop in Alaska
26 Ogos 2019, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ 🌧 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 wasBaca lagi
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- Hari 9
- Selasa, 27 Ogos 2019 11:55 PG
- ⛅ 12 °C
- Altitud: 14 m
- Amerika SyarikatSteep Creek58°25’0” N 134°32’54” W
Juneau - the capital city of Alaska
27 Ogos 2019, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 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 ofBaca lagi
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- Hari 10
- Rabu, 28 Ogos 2019 5:52 PTG
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Altitud: 9 m
- Amerika SyarikatDewey Creek59°27’12” N 135°19’12” W
Skagway - start of Gold Mining in Alaska
28 Ogos 2019, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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 theBaca lagi
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- Hari 11
- Khamis, 29 Ogos 2019 7:03 PTG
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Altitud: 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
29 Ogos 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 threeBaca lagi
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- Hari 12
- Jumaat, 30 Ogos 2019 8:08 PTG
- ☁️ 8 °C
- Altitud: Paras Laut
- Amerika SyarikatHarvard Arm College Fiord61°13’6” N 147°46’30” W
College Fjord - lots of Glaciers to see
30 Ogos 2019, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☁️ 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 modeBaca lagi
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- Hari 13
- Sabtu, 31 Ogos 2019 6:58 PTG
- ☁️ 10 °C
- Altitud: 40 m
- Amerika SyarikatCity of Whittier60°45’6” N 148°47’12” W
Whittier then on to Anchorage
31 Ogos 2019, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☁️ 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 weBaca lagi
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- Hari 14
- Ahad, 1 September 2019 12:37 PTG
- 🌧 14 °C
- Altitud: 32 m
- Amerika SyarikatJones Lake61°11’18” N 149°58’30” W
Anchorage - an exploration day
1 September 2019, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ 🌧 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 searchingBaca lagi
PengembaraWonderful photos throughout, maybe Denis you could paint a scene when you come home. Happy travels, DE
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- Hari 15
- Isnin, 2 September 2019 1:09 PTG
- ☁️ 18 °C
- Altitud: 34 m
- Amerika SyarikatTed Stevens Anchorage International Airport61°10’18” N 149°58’60” W
The lost day
2 September 2019, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☁️ 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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- Hari 16
- Selasa, 3 September 2019 2:31 PTG
- ☁️ 30 °C
- Altitud: 2,144 m
- Amerika SyarikatYaki Point36°2’54” N 112°5’30” W
The Grand Canyon (at last)
3 September 2019, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☁️ 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!
TheBaca lagi
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- Hari 17
- Rabu, 4 September 2019 10:04 PG
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitud: 2,066 m
- Amerika SyarikatSaint John's Episcopal Lutheran Church35°15’0” N 112°11’18” W
Route 66 and then the Hoover Dam
4 September 2019, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 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.
ThenBaca lagi
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- Hari 17
- Rabu, 4 September 2019 9:28 PTG
- 🌙 35 °C
- Altitud: 646 m
- Amerika SyarikatThe Strip36°6’54” N 115°10’24” W
A quick look at Las Vegas
4 September 2019, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ 🌙 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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- Khamis, 5 September 2019 2:36 PTG
- ☀️ 37 °C
- Altitud: 653 m
- Amerika SyarikatFlamingo Wildlife Habitat36°6’59” N 115°10’15” W
Day in Vegas, Cirque du Soleil at night
5 September 2019, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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. GreatBaca lagi
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- Hari 19
- Jumaat, 6 September 2019 1:53 PTG
- ☀️ 38 °C
- Altitud: 659 m
- Amerika SyarikatFlamingo Wildlife Habitat36°6’59” N 115°10’21” W
A very quiet day then ELTON JOHN
6 September 2019, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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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- Hari 20
- Sabtu, 7 September 2019 10:46 PG
- ☀️ 35 °C
- Altitud: 656 m
- Amerika SyarikatMadame Tussauds Las Vegas36°7’18” N 115°10’18” W
Walk the strip and then KEITH URBAN
7 September 2019, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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 hardBaca lagi
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- Hari 21
- Ahad, 8 September 2019 2:10 PTG
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Altitud: 1,663 m
- Amerika SyarikatDantes View36°13’12” N 116°43’36” W
A drive through the Death Valley!
8 September 2019, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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 190Baca lagi
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- Isnin, 9 September 2019 1:06 PTG
- ☀️ 12 °C
- Altitud: 3,022 m
- Amerika SyarikatTioga Pass37°54’42” N 119°15’30” W
Day exploring Yosemite National Park
9 September 2019, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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 MexicanBaca lagi
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- Selasa, 10 September 2019 10:16 PG
- ☀️ 13 °C
- Altitud: 1,932 m
- Amerika SyarikatDardanelles Creek38°20’30” N 119°55’30” W
Driving to San Francisco
10 September 2019, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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 lessBaca lagi
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! 😎