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Category Archives: Travel Photography
Biltmore Gardens in August
Billie and I visited the flower gardens on the Biltmore Estate on August 15 and found that some policies are now in place to cater to those primarily interested in visiting the flower gardens and greenhouse area. A parking attendant … Continue reading
Easter Reminiscences
Just four years ago, on Easter Sunday, 2015, Billie and I were in Paris and actually attended services at the Notre Dame de Paris. It was a special opportunity that came with a very special river cruise that began in … Continue reading
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June 15 & 16 – Cruising the Inside Passage to Vancouver
Our last days aboard the Golden Princess were spent cruising the Inside Passage to the port in Vancouver where our cruise ended on the morning of June 16. The scenery along the way was eye-popping. One of the big surprises … Continue reading
June 14 – Ketchikan
Today we cruise toward Ketchikan, Alaska’s first city, known as the “Salmon Capital of the World” and the “City of Totems.” Along the way we passed a family of humpback whales. Judging by the backs in view and the number … Continue reading
June 13 – Juneau and Whale Watching
Today we visit the capital city of Juneau, where the saying is that you can only arrive by boat, by plane, or by birth canal (the city is on an island with no bridge to the mainland). The city sights … Continue reading
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June 12 – Skagway
Today we cruise from Glacier Bay to the Alaskan town of Skagway where we walked ashore and explored the Gold Rush theme of the town. We took a tour of the Chilkoot Trail through mountain passes to the Yukon Territory … Continue reading
June 11 – Glacier Bay National Park
As we entered Glacier Bay National Park we immediately notice the increasing numbers of sea birds surrounding the cruise ship. These birds followed us throughout the park as we explored glaciers near the north end of the Bay. We saw … Continue reading
June 10 – Hubbard Glacier
Today we cruised past the mammoth Hubbard Glacier, one of Alaska’s advancing glaciers. It is more than six miles wide where it meets the ocean, and the face is up to 400 feet tall. Icebergs 3 to 4 stories in … Continue reading
June 9 – Wasilla to Anchorage to Whittier
Today we traveled from the Mt. McKinley Wilderness Lodge to meet our cruise ship at the port in Whittier, passing through Wasilla and Anchorage, then along the Turnagain Arm of the Cook Inlet, and finally through the tunnel to Whittier. … Continue reading
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The 50-80 Tour of Utah National Parks
The year 2022 is significant in the life of my family in that I will reach my 80th birthday on November 8 and my son Peter reached his 50th birthday on March 21. This seemed like a coincidence (?) requiring … Continue reading →