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The Ports of Call |
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Skagway |
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The White Pass Yukon Route Railway trip is a nice thing to do when visiting Skagway, we did it on a trip a few years back when we were on Galaxy. This time, we went right to the ranger station, very close to the port, and joined in on a walking tour of town. |
Across the street from the ranger station is a Starbucks, so we stopped for some refreshment. |
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Some people visit the Red Onion for refreshment and fun :) |
The main drag is a very pleasant place for a stroll and shop. Many of these buildings are originals with updates. There is an internet cafe on one of the side streets a block or two up. |
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If your feet get tired, there are some fit folks ready to peddle you about. |
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There's a Starbucks right across from the Ranger Station, a nice way to relax after the walking tour :) He's a two-fisted caffeine fiend ! hehe |
Hey ! Where's my mocha? |
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Sun Princess in Skagway |
After our walking tour, I headed back to the Sun Princess then Stephen headed off for a nice hike up the hills near town to an alpine lake.
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Juneau |
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We were in port at Juneau with a Holland America ship. We docked in town, lots of shops, bars, restaurants right at the port area. One of the best shopping opportunities and a nice day's stroll. You can find kiosks here also offering excursions, and a bus that will take you to Mendenhall Glacier. |
 We chose to visit some shops then take the bus over to Mendenhall Glacier. We met up at the Visitor Center to do a guided hike offered by the Park Service. |
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We met up at the Visitor Center for a walking tour, it was a very small group with 2 or 3 parks people taking us. The guided walks are free by the way. |
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Even if you stay on ship you get close up and personal with the Alaskan wildlife :) oh and they liked the halibut but not the shrimp hehe |
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Ketchican |
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