August 2017 Trip to Alaska from Colorado and Home Again. We set off from Colorado, riding to McCall, Idaho, to visit family and friends. From there, we headed to Seattle to visit more before heading up to Bellingham, Washington, to Homer, Alaska, aboard the Alaska Marine Highway’s M/V Kennicott.
Homer Alaska : A quaint little Drinking Village with a Fishing Problem! Today is the final day on the ferry. I am ready to get off; for no other reason than to start the next part of the journey. The ferry experience has been more peaceful and intimate than my previous travels through the inner […]
Alaska Day 7: Homer! Read More »
This morning we wake up in Whittier. I had originally wanted to depart the ferry, and begin our adventure from here. Specifically, because the town is entered and exited via a one-way, shared railroad tunnel, that is 2.5 miles long. Why didn’t we? Specially, because the town is entered and exited via a one-way, shared
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The less introspective update Today is another Sea Day. The mountain views, on the starboard side, keep the rockier waters down and created a beautiful a view. As we head into open waters the waves pickup and views of the land become a memory. The boat rises out of the front of the water and
Alaska Day 5: Yakutat (Part 2 of 2) Read More »
This morning I come to you from the tiny town of Yakutat. We were scheduled to be here at 3AM but seem to have arrived closer to 7AM. Very few people are getting on or off. It feels more like a supply stop. There is no signal, so I am not sure when this check-in
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I am getting my days confused. I am pretty sure today is Tuesday. I believe forgetting the days, on about, is a good thing. Occasionally, you may need to know the time, but only when you need to make it back for an all-aboard. Today, the weather greets us with sun. The first morning of
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