United StatesAlaskaSkagwayDewey Creek59°27’12” N 135°19’12” W
August 28, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 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 theRead more
August 29, 2019 ⋅ ☀️ 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 threeRead more
United StatesAlaskaValdez–Cordova Census AreaHarvard Arm College Fiord61°13’6” N 147°46’30” W
August 30, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 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 modeRead more
United StatesAlaskaCity of Whittier60°45’6” N 148°47’12” W
August 31, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 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 weRead more
United StatesAlaskaAnchorage MunicipalityTurnagain HeightsJones Lake61°11’18” N 149°58’30” W
September 1, 2019 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 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 searchingRead more
September 2, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 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).
WeRead more
United StatesArizonaCoconino CountyYaki Point36°2’54” N 112°5’30” W
September 3, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 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!
TheRead more
United StatesArizonaCoconino CountyWilliamsSaint John's Episcopal Lutheran Church35°15’0” N 112°11’18” W
September 4, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 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.
ThenRead more
United StatesNevadaClark CountyBrackenThe Strip36°6’54” N 115°10’24” W
September 4, 2019 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 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!
United StatesNevadaClark CountyBrackenFlamingo Wildlife Habitat36°6’59” N 115°10’15” W
September 5, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 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. GreatRead more
