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.
Friday, August 11, 2017 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 […]
Alaska Day 7: Homer! Read More »
Thursday, August 10, 2017 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
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Wednesday, August 9, 2017 Part 1 of 2 (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
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Wednesday, August 9, 2017 Part 1 of 2 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,
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Tuesday, August, 8, 2017 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.
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Monday, August, 7, 2017 Ketchikan is our first chance to get off the Kennicott. We don’t get far, as town is about 4 miles from the ferry and we only have a couple of hours before all-abord. We make the most of it, by heading over to the Landing Restaurant & Hotel. It is a
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Monday, August, 7, 2017 Waking up to a cold and hazy morning, discovering your bedding has a prison tag on it can be a concerning feeling. But the lock on the door is secure, so I slept in a little longer before waking up around 5AM. When you leave port your immediately on Alaska time,
Day 2: Sea Day, still in route to Ketchikan Read More »
Sunday, August 6, 2017 This morning, I realized, yesterday’s post was titled incorrectly. It felt like Day 1 because Bill and I were finally arriving at the Ferry. We have actually been on the road for 6 days. In reality, this trip has been in the making for over 7 years. It was a trip
Day 1a: En Route, Bellingham to Ketchikan Read More »
The day is finally here! We are heading to the ferry in Bellingham, WA to hop on the Alaska Marine Highway System. I hope to provide more information and pictures soon, but the Kennicott ferry does not have many amenities or connectivity. We will be departing around 6 PM, following the check-in and loading process.
Day 1: 1,500 Miles in and Ready to Start! Read More »
