Canada to Alaska

South-East Alaska

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September 3rd 2005
Hi there! Apologies for the delayed blog. SE Alaska is a tourist area, and it ain't hard to find a $10/hr internet connection, and they're rarely under $5/hr. We started our trip on the Alaska Marine Highway. Most of the places in SE Alaska don't have road access and rely on a series of ferries to connect to the Lower 48. The cruise to Ketchikan was good. Arrived in Ketchikan to rain. Ketch ... 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