June 25th 2008  North America » United States » Alaska » Skagway
We arrived in Skagway at around 6am, fortuneately for us we did not need to be up that early, so like most days the customary sleep in occured. One of the good things about being here is that you get ... [full story]

June 22nd 2008  North America » United States » Alaska » Skagway
Our last full day in Skagway started with getting the van loaded up, laundry and some last minute shopping. We bought a few more souvenirs and then had lunch at the Red Onion Saloon. The “girl ... 6 photos [full story]

June 21st 2008  North America » United States » Alaska » Skagway
Skagway is an enigma. There are so many wealthy people here, yet to look around, most of what you see looks like poverty. There is abandoned and unlived in property everywhere and about half the hou ... 9 photos [full story]

June 20th 2008  North America » United States » Alaska » Skagway
Needless to say, we slept-in this morning after a late night last night. Dave was “under the weather” and did not want to do much of anything, but it was such a beautiful day, sunny with ... 10 photos [full story]

June 19th 2008  North America » United States » Alaska » Skagway
A cloudy day, but no rain. Not bad for a day with a 70% chance of showers. A hike this morning up to the Gold Rush Cemetery and Reid Falls, yielded a surprise. As we were approaching the cemetery o ... 8 photos [full story]

June 18th 2008  North America » United States » Alaska » Skagway
Yesterday’s sun and warmth has been replaced today with a cold rain. We decided that we would drive over to Dyea (pronounced Die E). The ride to Dyea is on a twisting gravel road which is very ... 9 photos [full story]

June 17th 2008  North America » United States » Alaska » Skagway
Leaving Whitehorse and the Alaska Highway behind, for the last time this trip, we traveled down Alaska Route 2, the South Klondike Highway toward Skagway. This drive is one of the most scenic drives ... 10 photos [full story]

June 2nd 2008  North America » United States » Alaska » Skagway
Our cruise itinerary was departure Vancouver 24 May 4.45pm through the Seymour Narrows, 25 May pilots disembarked and we continued on for 1 day at sea passing the Canadian boarder to the USA at 10.30p ... 14 photos [full story]

May 23rd 2008  North America » United States » Alaska » Skagway
Today we woke to be in Skagway. A pretty town pop 800 and a sunny day with no wind. The town sits at the mouth of a large valley that finishes at an inlet where we are berthed. The town is clean and a ... [full story]

May 7th 2008  North America » United States » Alaska » Skagway
Dylan and I are settling down now. We are in our second week, and work is going well. They tell me daily how much they appreciate me. If you are interested in where I am and what we are doing, plea ... [full story]