I rarely write about travels on the blog, but this is mainly because over the past five years I have not travelled much other than the usual trips to relative s homes in California, Colorado, and Washington, DC (with the occasional visit to London). Some of this is because of the age and schedules of my children; some is because of the time and financial commitments of the house build.
However, I love to travel, and just returned from the most amazing trip with three generations of my husband s family two weeks in Alaska (with a little time in Vancouver, Canada in the beginning). If this trip is not on your bucket list, put it there it was simply amazing! Alaska 3 day cruises to mexico is often referred to as America s Last Frontier , and this is so apt it is so vast (its land mass is larger than Texas, California, and Montana combined), with so much untouched land that is exactly as it has been for many thousands of years. I saw sights and vistas that I never knew existed, and it was simply a spectacular journey.
Here is a small collection of images that were taken by my husband and my 14 year old daughter. It was a joy to put this post together to re-live some of the experience. If you have not been to Alaska, I hope that you some day have the opportunity to visit this great state!
We spent the first week of the trip on a cruise, which left from Vancouver. The far ship is the one we went on the Princess 3 day cruises to mexico Sapphire. We had a wonderful time, and the kids loved the cruise experience (and all of the kids activities on the boat). The ship stopped in Ketchikan, Juneau, and Skagway, and the cruise concluded in Whittier (near Anchorage). This picture shows the ship docked in Skagway.
It was incredible to see so many glaciers close up, especially when we were on a seaplane 3 day cruises to mexico ride over the glaciers surrounding Juneau, and on the boat in Glacier Bay National Park and College Fjord. The blue tone is characteristic of glacial ice.
We were able to get a great view of one of the glaciers calving when we were in Glacier Bay National Park calving is when ice breaks off to form small icebergs. The calving is preceded by a large cracking sound it was fascinating to experience.
The whale watching was a highlight when we were in Juneau. We were able to see the humpback whales using their bubble net feeding technique, where they create a net of bubbles that surround their prey (in this case, herring).
Along the way, we visited Happy Trails 3 day cruises to mexico Kennels, 3 day cruises to mexico home to Martin Buser and family and the 100 or so dogs that he trains year round for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Martin is a 4 time Iditarod winner (that s him in the picture), and it was amazing to meet him, hear his story, and see the dogs in their training routine. Martin will be doing the Iditarod race again this year his 30th Iditarod and the family legacy continues with his son Rohn who will be in his 3rd Iditarod race.
Next stop was the town of Talkeetna (the main staging area for most climbs of Mount McKinley, and reportedly the town that inspired the show Northern Exposure ). We hoped for a view of Mt. McKinley itself, but only caught a small glimpse as the cloud cover briefly lifted. Had the weather 3 day cruises to mexico been cooperative, the mountain would have been seen from this vantage-point. Still, a gorgeous view of the foothills!
The tour driver said that Denali National Park is likely one of the most remote places many of us will ever travel. It is truly one of the most magnificent places I have ever been, for its incredible topography and sheer untouched natural beauty.
Our favorite 3 day cruises to mexico wildlife sighting at Denali National Park was of this mother bear and her two cubs (only one cub is visible here). Access to the interior of the park is tightly controlled and by permit only; most see the park on a tour bus. The animals are used to the buses, and since there are not people milling around, the animals are often right by the road.
Here is the other cub, who had raced ahead of his mother, but kept looking back to check on her location. The guide said that these cubs had been born this spring, and typically spend three summers with their mother.
Have you ever been to Alaska? This was definitely one of the best trips I have ever taken, and I highly recommend a visit to this incredible state. I must admit, going on this trip has ignited the travel 3 day cruises to mexico urge in me. As much as I love cities, I found it wonderful 3 day cruises to mexico to enjoy such unspoiled natural beauty, and would love to visit some of the less traveled areas of Europe, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand at some point in my life. Do you have a destination you recommend for my travel bucket list?
Wow! I keep hearing friends talk about how amazing Alaska is. These photos really make me want to go! Your trip sounds amazing. A cool and rainy Alaskan summer sounds so awesome compared to the blistering hot dry one that we ve just had. Keri Reply Delete Our French Inspired Home August 19, 2012 3:54 PM
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Last September our entire family set out on one of these beautiful cruise ships from Seattle to do the Alaska cruise vacation. Once is not enough is all I can say. The scenery is beyond spectacular and we came to respect America so much more for having this beautiful land in our country. In Texas, our home, we don t have anything like this, of course. We were able to cruise up one of the fjords because the weather in the northern Pacific was threatening, the most wondrous place I ve ever seen. Yes, it s worth every cent, and each of us feel we would go back again. Lovely post showing it like it really is. xx s Marsha Reply Delete They call me Estatez... August 19, 2012 4:31 PM
oh my goodness, your pictures are spectacular! DH and I left out of Seattle in late June and went on a 7 day trip with the same itinerary as yours except we wound up back in Seattle. We loved it so much we have the same trip you went on (but spending just 3 days in Denali) planned for summer 3 day cruises to mexico of 2014. Next summer we already have booked the wine cruise (repositioning cruise) out of Vancouver that ends in L.A. We love to cruise and hope to take one a year since we are so close to retirement and want to enjoy some fun now all the kiddos have flown the nest. I d love to hear any tips you have about your inland portion of the trip. Reply Delete Windlost August 3 day cruises to mexico 19, 2012 4:40 PM
What stunning photos and tour! Thank you! Everyone I have ever talked to who has taken an Alaska cruise has loved it. Glad you got to spend some time in Canada - Vancouver and the Yukon - too. xo Terri Reply Delete Teresa at Splendid Sass August 19, 2012 7:38 PM
Thank you, Holly, for sharing these gorgeous pictures and stories. I have always wanted to go to Alaska. My daughter was able to go, and I look forward to a trip at some pint. Happy Sunday. Teresa xoxo Reply Delete Katherine August 19, 2012 9:03 PM
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Your husband and daughter clearly share your eye for beauty and have a great command of nature photography. I enjoyed this post very much, and someday hope to travel to Alaska. Thank you for the inspiration, as always. 3 day cruises to mexico Reply Delete Rene@BargainHoot August 19, 2012 11:49 PM
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We took this same exact trip three years ago. Magnificent. I am going to look at my pictures now! We missed the train ride in Skagway because Hubby wasn t feeling well. The only thing missing in your pictures that we had were huge icebergs! Glad you enjoyed the trip. We also drove from Southern Louisiana to Seattle and then on to Vancouver 3 day cruises to mexico to board the ship and th
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