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Alaska Cruising

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August 4th 2014
There is no sense of motion on this cruise. Except for the scenery gliding by the porthole we could be at dock. No ripples or wavelets disturb the waters. It is a bit weird. We have breakfast in the dining room and prepare for today's adventure, cruising by Hubbard Glacier. Hubbard is known as the "Galloping Glacier" as it is increasing in size rather than receding. We are told it is movin ... read more

North America » United States

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more