Whitter
The Gateway to Prince William Sound. According to 2000 census the population of Whitter is 182.
 |
| Tunnel leading in and out of Whitter |
 |
| Diamond Princess |
Glacier Bay National Park
"Great rivers of ice that stretch over and between mountain ridges until they meet the green tidewater, calving building-sized icebergs with thunderous cracks in the sea. The bay boasts 12 such tidewater glaciers, including famous Margerie Glacier".
 |
| Margerie Glacier in Tarr Inlet |
SKAGWAY
Population 862, according to the 2000 census. The number triples in the summer with tourists and seasonal workers.
 |
| America meets Canada and Canada meets America |
 |
| 19-car passenger train |
 |
| Hikers waiting on passenger train |
 |
| Cruise ships at Skagway |
 |
| An example of the reknowed Alaskan outhouse |
 |
| HIKING THE LOWER DEWEY |
 |
| Overlooking the town of Skaway from Lower Dewey Trail |
 |
| Dandelion |
 |
| Wild Iris |
 |
| Raven- symbol of the Tlingit |
JUNEAU
The capital of Alaska. Surrounded by intercostal waterways, lush rainforests, rugged mountainsides and accessible glaciers. The Mendenhall Glacier is one of the most famous ones there.
Population 32,000
 |
| Russian influence |
 |
| Iceberg from Mendenhall glacier |
 |
| Mendenhall Glacier |
 |
| The great red cedar |
 |
| Shrine of St Theresa |
 |
| Seal watching |
KETCHICAN
The southernmost port of call in Alaska. Located in the heart of the Tongass National Forest. Known as the salmon capital of the world. Population 7,368 and it rains almost 365 days of the year.
 |
| Ketchikan Creek |
 |
| Spawning salmon |
 |
| cranberry |
 |
| salmon berry |
 |
| Thimbleberry |
 |
| Sea Blush |
 |
| ? Geranium |
 |
| Herrington Cove |
 |
| Deadly waters that took the life of a fellow Jamaican |
VANCOUVER, BC
 |
| Robson Street |
 |
| Stanley Park |
Meal time at the Sante Fe
 |
| Vegetarian dish- something mushroom |
 |
| coco loco |
 |
| Mucho madness |
Michelle, you just took me on a beautiful vacation!! Thanks so much for sharing your pix they are phenom. I have been hearing alot about Glacier Bay National Park lately and thought, I would just love to visit there, it was quite a poetic gift to see Glacier Bay National Park, thanks to you!! luv you and as always miss you. Linda, You look very happy, love the flowers in your hair XOXO
ReplyDelete