Leaving home
19 sierpnia 2019, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
We are on the way. Train from Thornleigh to the airport.
First stop is Honolulu after a ten hour flight.
Stopover in Honolulu
19 sierpnia 2019, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ⛅ 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 Czytaj więcej
First day in Vancouver
20 sierpnia 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!
Another day in Vancouver
21 sierpnia 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're Czytaj więcej
A day exploring outer Vancouver
22 sierpnia 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.
We Czytaj więcej
Whistler and back in one day
23 sierpnia 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. Logging Czytaj więcej
Goodbye Vancouver
24 sierpnia 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 Princess Czytaj więcej
The Golden Princess - a day at sea.
25 sierpnia 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.
Ketchikan - our first stop in Alaska
26 sierpnia 2019, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ 🌧 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 Czytaj więcej
Juneau - the capital city of Alaska
27 sierpnia 2019, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ⛅ 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 Czytaj więcej
Skagway - start of Gold Mining in Alaska
28 sierpnia 2019, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ☀️ 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 Czytaj więcej
Glacier Bay - a chance to see the snow
29 sierpnia 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 Czytaj więcej
College Fjord - lots of Glaciers to see
30 sierpnia 2019, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ☁️ 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 Czytaj więcej
Whittier then on to Anchorage
31 sierpnia 2019, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ☁️ 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 Czytaj więcej
Anchorage - an exploration day
1 września 2019, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ 🌧 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 Czytaj więcej
The lost day
2 września 2019, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ☁️ 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 Czytaj więcej
The Grand Canyon (at last)
3 września 2019, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ☁️ 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 Czytaj więcej
Route 66 and then the Hoover Dam
4 września 2019, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ⛅ 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 Czytaj więcej
A quick look at Las Vegas
4 września 2019, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ 🌙 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!
Day in Vegas, Cirque du Soleil at night
5 września 2019, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ☀️ 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 Czytaj więcej
A very quiet day then ELTON JOHN
6 września 2019, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ☀️ 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.
Walk the strip and then KEITH URBAN
7 września 2019, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ☀️ 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 Czytaj więcej
A drive through the Death Valley!
8 września 2019, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ☀️ 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 Czytaj więcej
Day exploring Yosemite National Park
9 września 2019, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ☀️ 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 Czytaj więcej
Driving to San Francisco
10 września 2019, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ☀️ 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 Czytaj więcej






































































































































































































Nice sunglasses Dad! 😎