Judith and Ruth entering the Yukon

Inside Passage to Alaska - Skagway, Wednesday 2004 August 11

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August 11th 2004
Another morning, and we are in Skagway, the only town on our itinerary that is connected by roads to any other place. Also, the only day with cloud and some rain. We ate breakfast quickly, to get to the bus by 8:30. On the bus, we settled in for the day. The guide/driver drove around the streets of Skagway pointing out the highlights of the tiny town. The res ... read more

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