USA 2019

août - septembre 2019

Vancouver, Alaska, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Death Valley, San Francisco and Hawaii in four weeks. En savoir plus

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- 28 août 2019 à 17:52
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 9 m
- États Unis Alaska Skagway Dewey Creek 59.45333, -135.3259°27’12” N 135°19’12” W
Jour 10
Skagway - start of Gold Mining in Alaska
28 août 2019, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 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 early gold for miners to the Yukon.
The Iditarod Musher Camp (dog sled farm) was very interesting and we really enjoyed our sled ride (even though the sled was a dune buggy!).
Then a turn at panning for gold and although we didn't strike it rich we both found some gold specks. Enough to make us happy.En savoir plus
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- 29 août 2019 à 19:03
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 246 m
- Coastal Waters Of Southeast Alaska And British Columbia 59.04, -137.0316759°2’24” N 137°1’54” W
Jour 11
Glacier Bay - a chance to see the snow
29 août 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 three mountain goats we couldn't see and a few seagulls.
Still no bears!
The weather was actually great and when out of the wind it was quite warm. No real need for the "snow skiing" winter clothes we had packed.En savoir plus
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- 30 août 2019 à 20:08
- ☁️ 8 °C
- Altitude: Niveau de la mer
- États Unis Alaska Valdez-Cordova Census Area Harvard Arm College Fiord 61.21833, -147.77561°13’6” N 147°46’30” W
Jour 12
College Fjord - lots of Glaciers to see
30 août 2019, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 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 (some blame it on global warming others on global warming coupled with natural cycles). What is definitely true is that they are disappearing.
The scenery was majestic and the photos certainly do not need a caption.En savoir plus
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- 31 août 2019 à 18:58
- ☁️ 10 °C
- Altitude: 40 m
- États Unis Alaska City of Whittier 60.75167, -148.7866760°45’6” N 148°47’12” W
Jour 13
Whittier then on to Anchorage
31 août 2019, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 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 travelled in the longest tunnel in North America - 2.5 miles long.
Eventually our bus reached Anchorage - much bigger than we had expected - a city of 300,000 that is presented very well with lots of flowers and some pretty parks.En savoir plus
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- 1 sept. 2019 à 12:37
- 🌧 14 °C
- Altitude: 32 m
- États Unis Alaska Anchorage Municipality Turnagain Heights Jones Lake 61.18833, -149.97561°11’18” N 149°58’30” W
Jour 14
Anchorage - an exploration day
1 septembre 2019, États Unis ⋅ 🌧 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 for the North West Passage.
Next a shuttle to the Ulu factory on Ship Creek. Ulu is a special type of curved knife made only here in Anchorage.
Then we visited the Anchorage Museum. A lovely building and it contains quite a few interesting exhibits.En savoir plus
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Voyageur Looks lovely, hope you had a great Father’s Day! X Kell
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Voyageur Wonderful photos throughout, maybe Denis you could paint a scene when you come home. Happy travels, DE
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- 2 sept. 2019 à 13:09
- ☁️ 18 °C
- Altitude: 34 m
- États Unis Alaska Anchorage Municipality Turnagain Heights Anchorage International Airport 61.17167, -149.9833361°10’18” N 149°58’60” W
Jour 15
The lost day
2 septembre 2019, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 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 booked a hotel for the night, flew out of. Anchorage 1 :00 the next day, collected our rental car and drove 4 hours to Flagstaff Arizona. In bed around 2:00 a.m.
A helicopter ride to look forward to in the morning.En savoir plus
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- 3 sept. 2019 à 14:31
- ☁️ 30 °C
- Altitude: 2 144 m
- États Unis Arizona Coconino County Yaki Point 36.04833, -112.0916736°2’54” N 112°5’30” W
Jour 16
The Grand Canyon (at last)
3 septembre 2019, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 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 pictures tell their own story - it really is an amazing sight. - a true natural wonder of the world. The Grand Canyon has an average depth of 1600 meters (or about one mile).

A great day filled with great memories!En savoir plus
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Voyageur Isn’t the Grand Canyon fantastic for a huge hole in the ground.
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- 4 sept. 2019 à 10:04
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitude: 2 066 m
- États Unis Arizona Coconino County Williams Saint John's Episcopal Lutheran Church 35.25, -112.1883335°15’0” N 112°11’18” W
Jour 17
Route 66 and then the Hoover Dam
4 septembre 2019, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 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 Seligman - the "home" of Route 66. Lots of 60's stuff too and also a great lunch.
Our final stop was the Hoover Dam and it too was an enjoyable and interesting experience, but hot - 110 in the old money!
We finally arrived in Las Vegas ready for four exciting days. No rest!En savoir plus
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- 4 sept. 2019 à 21:28
- 🌙 35 °C
- Altitude: 646 m
- États Unis Nevada Clark County Bracken Las Vegas Strip 36.115, -115.1733336°6’54” N 115°10’24” W
Jour 17
A quick look at Las Vegas
4 septembre 2019, États Unis ⋅ 🌙 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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Voyageur It is spectacular, so so many lights. DE
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- 5 sept. 2019 à 14:36
- ☀️ 37 °C
- Altitude: 653 m
- États Unis Nevada Clark County Bracken Flamingo Wildlife Habitat 36.11635, -115.1709436°6’59” N 115°10’15” W
Jour 18
Day in Vegas, Cirque du Soleil at night
5 septembre 2019, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 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 views!
More time spent walking the strip and just experiencing this amazing fantasy town.
The images of the Cirque du Soleil Beatles Show do not do it justice. It was incredible.En savoir plus
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Looks like fun all of it
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