Seaplane

Cruising to Alaska

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May 30th 2016
17th May We can't believe we have been away a month today, we are having the best of best times. The coach journey, replacing the rail journey was surprisingly good, they kept us supplied with juice, muffins and newspapers, we all had to get off with luggage at the Canadian border, they glanced at us and we got back on again arriving in Vancouver nearly one hour early. The first thing that s ... read more

North America » United States » Alaska

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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