Alaska: Trip of A Lifetime (Part I)

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Alaska: Trip of A Lifetime (Part I)

And we are off to Alaska, a trip of a lifetime and years in the planning.

Welcome to Alaska

Starting with the approach to the Seattle runway, four things stand out in my memory about the three weeks Dave & I spent on the west coast.

Awesome views: Mountains, streams, ocean, waterways
Vivid green color & flowers
Friendly people everywhere: in port & on the ship
The weather: sun, clouds, rain or clouds, rain & sun, followed by sunshine & warmth in sunny CA

The pictures tell the story: Enjoy & plan your own trip to Alaska

Leaving Vancouver Leaving Vancouver

Views: Mountains, water Alaska mts

Alaska waterfalls

Waterfalls

Blue ice/green water

Famous saloons

Red Onion Red Dog

Red Onion Saloon/Red Dog Saloon

Alaska

Tracy Arm/Endicott Glacier & Fiord

Blue ice (ice acts as a prism when the light passes through it)

Ship turns southward, the skies clear and the temperature rises

Alaska

Heading south to Seattle

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Posted by Mary Yonkers on 10/26/2009 01:20 PM

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13 Comments on Alaska: Trip of A Lifetime (Part I)

OCT

2009

Great pics Mary it sure looks like a "trip of a lifetime" thanks for posting to share it with us....peace zane

Zane--My pleasure to share just a few pictures. It was hard to choose which ones. Such a wonderful vacation, but the pictures hardly do it justice.

Mary, I have always wanted to take this trip. I love seeing and hearing about it from you, I almost feel that I am experiencing it myself. Thank you!

Carole--Plan a trip. You will enjoy. There are so many options and not enought time. That is the tough part. Decide what types of things you like to do first. Then GO>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Mary, my in-laws recently visited Alaska and really enjoyed it. I have a relative who goes there three of four times a year on business...he says it's absolutely beautiful.

I would love to take that trip of a lifetime but for now thanks for letting me share your amazing vacation.

I love that waterfall coming right out of the middle of the woods! That is so cool! And the buildings are so quaint and nostalgic. Now I want to visit there! As far as vacations go, is this one of the more affordable ones?

OCT

2009

Nick--I hope you can go there sometime. We met several people on the cruise who had been to Alaska numerous times and loved it. The weather is always the big factor. So go & enjoy no matter the weather.

Irene--You are most welcome. I love sharing my trip pictures here and to anyone who will listen. Plan now for future trip. Sell lots of real estate and GO!!!!

Lisa--If you start now with your planning it will become a reality sooner than you think. The title says it all A Trip of a Lifetime. GO!

NOV

2009

Mary - Welcome to the group and I went to Alaska 9 years ago looking at some property and Alaska is one of the most beautiful places in the world, I was very impressed and talked about Alaska for years after my visit. I am planning another visit to take some photographs and yours are wonderful and your post has been featured at one of my favorite groups at Activerain .................

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NOV

2009

Bob,

Thanks for the featured post in your group. I agree with you about the specialness of Alaska. So many people have asked us about our trip as they hope to go there, too. We met many people on our cruise who have been there numerous times. For us it was a truly a "trip of a life time."

Mary

Your very welcome Mary and looking at your photos really makes me want to get back up there!

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