| Last additions - Alaska |
We have arrived at South Sawyer Glacier. Besides the beautiful glacier, we saw many America eagles nesting.Sep 18, 2010
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Enjoying my last sunset as I leave Alaska.Sep 18, 2010
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Everything is laid out to take on the plane the next morning.Sep 18, 2010
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It's time to pack up the luggage, and put it outside the door to be picked up. I had bought so many fun souvenirs and Christmas presents for the grand kids that I had to buy an little extra bag. =)Sep 18, 2010
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This shot was taken from the museum overlooking the town with the ship in the background.Sep 18, 2010
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I took the funicular up to the Totem Heritage Center. The center contains the largest collection of original 19th century totem poles in existence.Sep 18, 2010
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Even though it was the end of the season, there were still plenty of salmon working their way up the river. It was so fascinating to actually see them.Sep 18, 2010
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Having a great time.Sep 18, 2010
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This place is so much fun. Everything is set up like it used to be during the mining time.Sep 18, 2010
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We have arrived at Ketchikan, known as Alaska's "First City" because it's the first major community travelers come to as they journey north. It is located on an island, and began as an Indian fishing camp.Sep 18, 2010
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Wow...was it ever windy. I had been up there where this guy is standing, and I kept being blown over, so I got off of that deck! FAST!Sep 18, 2010
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We had several opportunities to see ice calving, which is when a large chunk of ice breaks away from a glacier.Sep 18, 2010
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As well as eagles, we saw seals just relaxing on the larger shelves of ice. They didn't seem worried by the ship. I guess they are used to it.Sep 18, 2010
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This is the sister ship of the Diamond Princess, the ship I am on. It was fun passing her. Both ships were blasting their horns at each other.Sep 18, 2010
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I felt it getting colder. I looked out from the cabin balcony and saw that we were in the glacial fjord. Now we are finally seeing ice.Sep 18, 2010
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It was another beautiful evening as we sailed toward Tracy Arm.Sep 18, 2010
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We went past some beautiful scenery as we left Skagway and headed for Tracy Arm. I can't imagine living here in the winter, but I understand they do. Hardy people!Sep 18, 2010
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While many of the tourists took the train ride, I just wondered around the town. This place really looks like an old mining town. Of course, where there is a bear, I have to have a photo. = )Sep 18, 2010
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The next morning we arrived in Skagway, known as the Gateway to the Klondike. It is a popular stop for cruise ships. The narrow gauge railway is part of the mining's past, but now is just for the tourists.Sep 18, 2010
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I am an avid fan of the TV show Deadliest Catch, so when I saw this pile of crab pots, I was so excited. There was one sitting on the ground, and I tried picking it up. I wanted to get a feel for how heavy they are. THEY'RE HEAVY! It made me appreciate even more how hard their job is. I miss Phil Harris. It just won't be the same without him on the show.Sep 18, 2010
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Same time, just another view .Sep 18, 2010
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As we made our way to Skagway, the sun came out, and I was able to get this pretty picture.Sep 18, 2010
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Returning back to the ship after a great day of sightseeing and shopping.Sep 18, 2010
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This guy wasn't "Ragtime Hattie," but he could play a mean piano.Sep 18, 2010
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Founded during Juneau's mining era, the saloon has been in operation for decades. For a time, "Ragtime Hattie" played the piano in white gloves and a silver dollar halter top. It was such a fun place to visit.Sep 18, 2010
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My next stop was the Red Dog Saloon. It was recognized by the Alaska Legislature for it's longevity as the oldest man-made tourist attraction in Juneau. A fun thing to see was Wyatt Earp's gun that he checked but never claimed on his way to Nome. You wouldn't think that he would forget something like that!Sep 18, 2010
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This is the only kind of Alaskan bear I wanted to see. Stuffed!Sep 18, 2010
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Here is the main street of Juneau. From the crowds along the street, the rain didn't seem to be bothering anyone.Sep 18, 2010
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Here we are approaching Juneau. The captain has just said it is 52 degrees, cloudy with rain.Sep 18, 2010
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As we were going along the channel, we could see so many of these beautiful waterfalls.Sep 18, 2010
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We are heading into the strait of Juan de Fuca. Most of the people watched from the windows, but not me. Like I said, I love this kind of weather. It's so invigorating.Sep 18, 2010
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Now the wind is really whipping up, and it's raining hard!Sep 18, 2010
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By the time I got out to the pool deck, the water was really starting to splash out of the pool.Sep 18, 2010
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I took this photo from my cabin's balcony, and you can see that it is beginning to get just a little rough.Sep 18, 2010
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This is the buffet, and I spent a lot of time here!Sep 18, 2010
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This is just one of the things you can do while you are on board the ship.Sep 18, 2010
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So far, I was really fortunate with the weather to be able to get these pretty shots.Sep 18, 2010
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I'm actually loving this cold and windy weather.Sep 18, 2010
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I love this shot from the port side of the ship.Sep 18, 2010
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Wow....can you tell it was cold and windy outside!Sep 18, 2010
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I'm on board now, and I need to get the usual picture by the life preserver.Sep 18, 2010
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This is the Diamond Princess, the ship I will be taking to Alaska.Sep 18, 2010
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This area around the Space Needle is a park. It's like a mini fair. Lots of rides, cotton candy, and video games.Sep 18, 2010
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Looking the other direction you can see downtown, and Quest Field, home of the Seattle Seahawk. I was fortunate that I had such a clear day when I was there.Sep 18, 2010
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From my hotel, I was able to get this picture of the harbor.Sep 18, 2010
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I came to Seattle a day early, so I got to go visit the Space Needle. There sure was an awesome view from the top.Sep 18, 2010
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Flying on my way to Seattle.Sep 18, 2010
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