Sunday, June 19, 2011

Day 8 - Skagway / White Pass Railroad

June 1
Haines - ferry to Skagway



Heading to Skagway to board the beautifully restored White Pass Summit Railroad. We had such a beautiful 3 hour ride where the sites never ended and just kept getting more and more spectacular. We didn't find any gold - but what a great day we had!















The history of making this railroad happen in incredible. Take a look
http://www.wpyr.com/history/



















































































Waiting on a plane.....


























its just non - stop beauty


























































I loved that the landscape was so diverse through the mountains. Alaska is Magical!











Isn't this great!!!!



















After a lovely day we headed into Skagway for a drink with some other folks looking for gold.









damn - can't get rid of her



















heading back to Haines


























there is our ship!

























Back on board















We were treated to a very special show at night - the staff ( which is about 50% Indonesian and phillipino ) put on a traditional dance /singing show for us - great way to end yet another spectacular day



Thursday, June 16, 2011

Day 7 - Glacier Bay National Park

Glacier Bay
May 31

S P E C T A C U L A R
john muir - thats what came to mind our day of cruising through Glacier Bay ..











Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Day 6 -Cruising College Fjord

May 30
College Fjord

cruising through the College Fjords - our first full day on the ship we were eager to explore and of course relax !

we loved that the ship reminded you of what day it was!



nice life......



the sites were amazing of course



after a tough day of breathtaking sites and relaxing it was High Tea time!


and another great day ended with some champagne!

Monday, June 13, 2011

Day 5 -Leaving Denali for Seward

May 29
Leaving Denali heading to Seward to start Cruising


































just another reindeer!










We stopped at the Alaskan WWII Memorial..and of course Dad is always with us.


























Lunch break .. guess where ? ...
WASILLA.....i swear we were n0t hunting Sarah...she wasn't home anyway.












Portage Glacier....can't get enough of the beauty























































We made it to the ship....did you know that there is a mandatory life boat meeting ? - - kinda bizarro .. but i took note and was ready to relax!










we were looking forward to Dinner!













my appy..delish...i think i had salmon 2x a day!













another great day as we sail towards College Fjords