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- Dia 1
- segunda-feira, 19 de agosto de 2019 12:13
- ☀️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 106 m
AustráliaCheltenham33°45’24” S 151°4’42” E
Leaving home
19 de agosto de 2019, Austrália ⋅ ☀️ 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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- Dia 1
- segunda-feira, 19 de agosto de 2019 09:12
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Altitude: 18 m
Estados UnidosHālawa Stream21°22’0” N 157°56’18” W
Stopover in Honolulu
19 de agosto de 2019, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
A 10 hour stopover in Honolulu gave us a chance to see the Pearl Harbour Memorial.
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- Dia 2
- terça-feira, 20 de agosto de 2019 11:13
- ☁️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 13 m
CanadáFalse Creek49°16’12” N 123°7’18” W
First day in Vancouver
20 de agosto de 2019, Canadá ⋅ ☁️ 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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- Dia 3
- quarta-feira, 21 de agosto de 2019 13:07
- 🌧 16 °C
- Altitude: 21 m
- CanadáKitsilano49°15’55” N 123°10’23” W
Another day in Vancouver
21 de agosto de 2019, Canadá ⋅ 🌧 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'reLeia mais
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- Dia 4
- quinta-feira, 22 de agosto de 2019 10:17
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Altitude: 10 m
- CanadáSteveston49°7’30” N 123°10’60” W
A day exploring outer Vancouver
22 de agosto de 2019, Canadá ⋅ ⛅ 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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- Dia 5
- sexta-feira, 23 de agosto de 2019 13:21
- ☁️ 14 °C
- Altitude: 446 m
- CanadáBrandywine Falls50°2’6” N 123°7’6” W
Whistler and back in one day
23 de agosto de 2019, Canadá ⋅ ☁️ 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.
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- Dia 6
- sábado, 24 de agosto de 2019 10:44
- ☁️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 20 m
- CanadáKitsilano49°15’54” N 123°10’24” W
Goodbye Vancouver
24 de agosto de 2019, Canadá ⋅ ☁️ 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 PrincessLeia mais
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- Dia 7
- domingo, 25 de agosto de 2019 22:12 UTC
- ⛅ 14 °C
- Altitude: Nível do mar
Coastal Waters Of Southeast Alaska And British Columbia52°16’48” N 130°2’48” W
The Golden Princess - a day at sea.
25 de agosto de 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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- Dia 8
- segunda-feira, 26 de agosto de 2019 12:35
- 🌧 13 °C
- Altitude: 9 m
- Estados UnidosThomas Basin55°20’24” N 131°38’36” W
Ketchikan - our first stop in Alaska
26 de agosto de 2019, Estados Unidos ⋅ 🌧 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.
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- Dia 9
- terça-feira, 27 de agosto de 2019 11:55
- ⛅ 12 °C
- Altitude: 14 m
- Estados UnidosSteep Creek58°25’0” N 134°32’54” W
Juneau - the capital city of Alaska
27 de agosto de 2019, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 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 ofLeia mais
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- Dia 10
- quarta-feira, 28 de agosto de 2019 17:52
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 9 m
- Estados UnidosDewey Creek59°27’12” N 135°19’12” W
Skagway - start of Gold Mining in Alaska
28 de agosto de 2019, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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 theLeia mais
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- Dia 11
- quinta-feira, 29 de agosto de 2019 19:03
- ☀️ 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
29 de agosto de 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.
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- Dia 12
- sexta-feira, 30 de agosto de 2019 20:08
- ☁️ 8 °C
- Altitude: Nível do mar
- Estados UnidosHarvard Arm College Fiord61°13’6” N 147°46’30” W
College Fjord - lots of Glaciers to see
30 de agosto de 2019, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 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.
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- Dia 13
- sábado, 31 de agosto de 2019 18:58
- ☁️ 10 °C
- Altitude: 40 m
- Estados UnidosCity of Whittier60°45’6” N 148°47’12” W
Whittier then on to Anchorage
31 de agosto de 2019, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 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!
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- Dia 14
- domingo, 1 de setembro de 2019 12:37
- 🌧 14 °C
- Altitude: 32 m
- Estados UnidosJones Lake61°11’18” N 149°58’30” W
Anchorage - an exploration day
1 de setembro de 2019, Estados Unidos ⋅ 🌧 14 °C
A day to explore Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska.
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- Dia 15
- segunda-feira, 2 de setembro de 2019 13:09
- ☁️ 18 °C
- Altitude: 34 m
- Estados UnidosTed Stevens Anchorage International Airport61°10’18” N 149°58’60” W
The lost day
2 de setembro de 2019, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 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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- Dia 16
- terça-feira, 3 de setembro de 2019 14:31
- ☁️ 30 °C
- Altitude: 2.144 m
- Estados UnidosYaki Point36°2’54” N 112°5’30” W
The Grand Canyon (at last)
3 de setembro de 2019, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 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!
TheLeia mais
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- Dia 17
- quarta-feira, 4 de setembro de 2019 10:04
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitude: 2.066 m
- Estados UnidosSaint John's Episcopal Lutheran Church35°15’0” N 112°11’18” W
Route 66 and then the Hoover Dam
4 de setembro de 2019, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 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.
ThenLeia mais
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- Dia 17
- quarta-feira, 4 de setembro de 2019 21:28
- 🌙 35 °C
- Altitude: 646 m
- Estados UnidosThe Strip36°6’54” N 115°10’24” W
A quick look at Las Vegas
4 de setembro de 2019, Estados Unidos ⋅ 🌙 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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- Dia 18
- quinta-feira, 5 de setembro de 2019 14:36
- ☀️ 37 °C
- Altitude: 653 m
- Estados UnidosFlamingo Wildlife Habitat36°6’59” N 115°10’15” W
Day in Vegas, Cirque du Soleil at night
5 de setembro de 2019, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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. GreatLeia mais
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- Dia 19
- sexta-feira, 6 de setembro de 2019 13:53
- ☀️ 38 °C
- Altitude: 659 m
- Estados UnidosFlamingo Wildlife Habitat36°6’59” N 115°10’21” W
A very quiet day then ELTON JOHN
6 de setembro de 2019, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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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- Dia 20
- sábado, 7 de setembro de 2019 10:46
- ☀️ 35 °C
- Altitude: 656 m
- Estados UnidosMadame Tussauds Las Vegas36°7’18” N 115°10’18” W
Walk the strip and then KEITH URBAN
7 de setembro de 2019, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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 hardLeia mais
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- Dia 21
- domingo, 8 de setembro de 2019 14:10
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Altitude: 1.663 m
- Estados UnidosDantes View36°13’12” N 116°43’36” W
A drive through the Death Valley!
8 de setembro de 2019, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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 190Leia mais
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- Dia 22
- segunda-feira, 9 de setembro de 2019 13:06
- ☀️ 12 °C
- Altitude: 3.022 m
- Estados UnidosTioga Pass37°54’42” N 119°15’30” W
Day exploring Yosemite National Park
9 de setembro de 2019, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 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 MexicanLeia mais
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- Dia 23
- terça-feira, 10 de setembro de 2019 10:16
- ☀️ 13 °C
- Altitude: 1.932 m
- Estados UnidosDardanelles Creek38°20’30” N 119°55’30” W
Driving to San Francisco
10 de setembro de 2019, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
A day spent driving from Mammoth Lakes to San Francisco.
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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
Nice sunglasses Dad! 😎