Days after our return Ok I will admit this .... This trip took a lot out of me as I became ill late on the day we returned (Aug 20). I felt great when I got home at 3:00 but then as the day moved on I started feeling it. I was seriously down for …
Month: August 2024
Working our way home from Alaska
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 After an attempted 2 hours of sleep at the Princess Riverside Lodge, we awoke at midnight to prep for our pre-scheduled 1am taxi. We were told the last shuttle from the hotel to the airport was at 11:00 p.m. and we didn't want to be so incredibly early for our 2:51am …
Denali National Park
Monday, August 19, 2024 Ivonne and I shared a king bed again at The McKinley Chalet Resort. Good thing we manage well together! This was our last full day of the trip. Unfortunately, we only had until 2:15 p.m. when we would board the coach north, to Fairbanks. Thus, we knew we had to scramble to …
Alaska Railroad to Denali National Park
Sunday, August 18, 2024 First of all, I am thrilled to report that all 8 of us are safely home. It was quite the long journey home, and I'm so grateful to have this Fabulous Bucket List Trip checked off. But first, I need to catch up on the last 2 days, so here goes …
Travel Day to Mount McKinley Wilderness Lodge
Saturday, August 17, 2024 After a very restless night, we arrived in Whittier, a port town. The ship actually docked around midnight so the rocking and rumbling were done. That is my favorite part of cruising and sleeping on a ship. When I looked out from our balcony this morning, we were completely socked in. …
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Scenic Cruising in Glacier Bay and College Fjord
Thurs & Fri, August 15 & 16, 2024 These last two days of our cruise were all about absorbing the beauty of Alaska. We had no port stops so it was all about relaxing, photography, and enjoying the spoils of the Royal Princess. I have never been one to join in on all of the …
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