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Monthly Archives: July 2018
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 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 →