Alaska Trips

Friday 24th - Skagway - going up the Yukon range | Sep 24 10'

Earlier breakfast the usual this morning as we wanted to be up and at 'em.  Left the ship and decided to get our own train tour in town which... Continue reading »

Thurs 23rd - Juneau | Sep 23 10'

Up too late for the classy brekky again so it was off the buffet.  Kids had a sleepin and the we got ready to hit Juneau.  We selected a... Continue reading »

the streneous Exit Glacier Hiking & exciting fishing experience | Aug 01 10'

"The sight of the sprawling sea of frozen water known as the Harding Icefield was beyond belief. "

Hiking has always been one of my favorite outdoor activities.  I love to be in the vastness of natural wonders.  But none of my past hiki... Continue reading »

The alluring 10-hour sea kayaking... | Jul 30 10'

"Birds were everywhere; some resting on the icebergs, some flying in the sky. Here is the absence of man-made noise pollution. Here is the presence of natural symphony orchestrated by the wildlife. "

The much talked and long awaited 10-hour sea kayaking trip finally had arrived... According to our guides, Valdez is the only place IN THE WORLD t... Continue reading »

Driving from east to west.. from Valdez to Seward via Anchorage | Jul 31 10'

"True genuine love will continue to choose to love in spite of flaws. My parents, in their many flaws, indirectly somehow taught me how to love. They are God's greatest gift to me."

I woke up to a rather misty morning.  The temperature was hovering around lowest 50.  I loved this type of weather especially when I am c... Continue reading »

Denali, here I come.... | Jul 26 10'

"This grandeur view before me was the beginning of my mystical, awe-inspiring Alaska trip."

Our first disappointment, probably the last as well for the trip, that our initial air taxi glacier landing at Mount McKinley base from Talkeetna w... Continue reading »

Wed 22nd - Hubbard Glacier | Sep 22 10'

Woke to find ourselves coming up on the Hubbard Glacier.  Kids to brekky and kids clubs and we went to the most amazing Brunch I have ever see... Continue reading »

Tuesday 21st - Sitka - here we come! | Sep 21 10'

Up and brekky kinda latish today - finally settling into this cruising life. We sailed to Sitka today and as we were arriving, we saw a pod of whal... Continue reading »

Hot Spring... cozy... | Jul 28 10'

"This is the place where one can see mankind and wildlife live harmoniously with each other, minding their own business. "

The only reason we drove up to Fairbanks was to experience the world famous Chena Hot Springs, which is approximately 61 miles NE of Fairbanks.&nbs... Continue reading »

12-hour Wonder Lake Shuttle Bus tour | Jul 27 10'

"Alaska gives a sharp contrast between man-made and God-created beauties. God's creation provides a sense of peace and solitary and reconnection to our inner world. Man-made beauty may stir up our senses, but may not be necessarily in a positive direction."

We all grabbed a foot long subway sandwich for our 12-hr Denali NP bus tour before heading to the bus  pickup area at Wilderness Access Point... Continue reading »