I have been attempting to post for 3 days, but have been hung up on the pics, yet once again. And Alaska must have pictures as the scenery is stunning. Then again, the photos do not really do Alaska justice. I guess it is just my point of view.
The whole trip was pleasant. The land 'cruise' was beautiful and informative. We traveled by coach and domed train from Fairbanks stopping at Denali and on to Seward where we boarded the 'Summit'. Someone else carried our bags the whole time, not bad! In Denali Nat'l Park, we had a bus trip to the end of the road with an excellent driver/guide. We saw at distance, the animals we should see there, the Dall Sheep, elk, carabu, grizzly bears.
The ship leg of the trip had delicious food, beautifully presented. We took advantage of only a fraction of the activities on board. The ship stopped at Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, and Icy Straight Point, each for 6-8 hours. The salmon were running, we saw eagles at a close distance, from sea kayaks (Brenda, Don and me)
Our stateroom and hotel rooms were all next door to Brenda and Don, also very nice. Considering that some 2,000 people were on this gigantic ship. The land part had 4 buses. This was a very different experience from our usual mode of travel!
We rented a car in Vancouver and drove to Sequim to see the Sokkappas. It was especially nice, since Mark and his kids and Balraj's sister were there also. Then on to Seattle where we visited Sarah Ison and her family.
I give up on the photos. I miss Noah and Hannah also!! Oh, Alaska was not hot. It is hot here.
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