We had some rough seas last night after dinner, we were in open waters. Breakfast as usual in the dining room. Today was breakfast buffet day $13 (no ordering from the menu). Went with oatmeal, fresh fruit, coffee tea, biscuit and a few hash browns. Empty dining room Beautiful views again. BTW yesterday we saw …
Continue reading August 10 – at sea and 2.5 hours in Ketchikan
Per the Captain, yesterday’s situation was fluid! Worked out for us, extra night on ship and no hotel in Juneau. Our ferry is approaching the end of Vancouver Island. Beautiful weather this morning and early afternoon, sunny and windy. Hang onto your hat Breakfast in the dining room, deck 7 and windows on 3 sides …
Set sail around 4am, on track for a Juneau arrival at 4:15 am August 12, all is good,
Train left Seattle King Station at 8:30 Cascades train Nice ride, arrived Bellingham at 10:30, coffee shop at the station Mmmm matcha latte Enjoyed our beverages then we walked a block to the ferry terminal, grabbed some lunch and boarded ferry at 2:00. The Columbia Boarded via the car deck Passengers board before cars Car …
Our home for two nights Bunk beds Walking day. Headed out, first stop downtown public library (interesting building to see). Next stop Pike Market - bought scones at Crumpets and then had coffee at Storyville Coffee. We met a father and daughter (Vlad and Angelina), we were able to direct them to the coffee shop …
Arrived 3:30ish pm, grabbed our checked bags and caught Seattle Link light rail to the International/Chinatown station. Our hotel/hostel a short block away, checked in, same room as last time but ceiling light works this time, then walked around downtown a bit and found a Turkish restaurant -Cafe Paloma. Mare’s falafel plate Decaf Oatmilk Strong …
Staying one night in Juneau then catching ferry to Gustavus. Juneau to Gustavus 4 hour ferry Staying a week at the lodge in Glacier Bay National Park Scenic The lodge Ferry to Gustavus runs twice a week, so we have to stay in the park and wait for the next sailing. Small ferry from Juneau …
Continue reading Alaska trip itinerary after Seattle and 3 day ferry ride
Alaska trip is here. Flying to Seattle on August 6, two nights in Seattle at the International Hostel, then a short train trip to Bellingham, and then boarding the ferry to Juneau. We board the ferry at 3:00 pm August 8, sailing at 5;00 pm and arriving Juneau on August 11 at 2:30 pm. We …
Up early, 20 minute walk to catch the 6:55 bus to the Emeryville Amtrak station. On our way to Denver. All aboard Amtrak.
Spent our time out at the Presidio National Park, daily latte and tea fix at the Capital One Cafe, and walking (7 miles a day). Our Clipper Cards (prepaid bus passes) came in handy. Stayed at the Citizen M Hotel - modern and hip- in room iPad worked everything ( lights, tv, shades, you name …
Grab the Trail Mix and Go 