Skagway is a very quaint village of 714 residents until the cruise ships dock. Their sidewalks are made of wooden planks and all the buildings look like props on Gunsmoke. Weather again was perfect for spending all day outdoors.
Aubrey's fishing guide told him yesterday that during the winter months, all of the buildings are boarded up and it looks like a ghost town. Summer cruise trade is their only business.
Tomorrow we cruise through Glacier Bay, where the glaciers/icebergs are calving. The cruise director said to expect some spectacular sights. There will be National Park Rangers onboard tomorrow to give lectures and answer questions. The first session is at 7AM--guess who plans to be there! And guess who doesn't!
We are at sea full-time until we reach Whittier to get off ship :-( and get on the Wilderness Express train :-) for our 6-day trip. I do love cruising because we only unpack once for the whole trip.
Tell Cooper that we're proud of him for learning his phone number.
Love to all,
A&J
Oh WOW!!! What a neat little town!! Looks like something from the Northern Exposure TV series!!
ReplyDeleteI have heard that the cruise thru Glacier Bay is amazing!! Can't wait to read that story and see some of those pics.
Ya'll are going to have some cool stories to tell when you get back!!
Looking forward to reading more!!
Jo Lynne & Cody
I LOVE this blog!! What a cool vacation you guys are on! Enjoy every minute and keep the stories and pics coming!!
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I can't believe how beautiful the weather is there. I am very jealous! We are melting in Houston. Josh is graduating tomorrow from his residency! We are so excited. Can't wait to see more pics.
ReplyDeleteWell, I would be the one who just TODAY got a chance to read the blog! So, late as usual, but loved seeing all the pics and reading about your adventure. Aubrey seems to be in his element since he's all about "splorin". It's pouring down rain in Shallowater America--hope you continue to have perfect cruising weather. Am really interested to hear about the train ride!
ReplyDeleteJacque,
ReplyDeleteI just called Quality Inn to make our reservations for the reunion & all 10 of the blocked rooms are in your name. Are we supposed to just transfer one of those rooms to our name or what. They did not have them under "Crosbyton High School Reunion" but under Jacque Stark. Sorry to interrupt your fabulous vacation with this message. If you need to contact them--806-780-4000. If I need to take care of something from here-----let me know.
bessie