Tag Archives: Alaska

North to Alaska: Cruise Day 4

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Jill English Johnston

Sitka We didn’t book an excursion for Sitka but rather took our own walking tour. It’s a cute town but the cruise ships dock about a ten minute bus ride from Harrigan Centennial Hall in downtown Sitka. From there we … Continue reading →

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North to Alaska: Cruise Day 3

Posted on October 9, 2022 by Jill English Johnston

Ketchikan For a place that can get up to 160 inches of rain (that’s 13 feet!), Ketchikan enticed us with sunny skies and mild temperatures—making for a beautiful port visit. It’s different than I thought. I expected towering white capped … Continue reading →

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North to Alaska: Cruise Day 2

Posted on October 8, 2022 by Jill English Johnston

At Sea We’re not much for gambling, hanging at the bar, or partaking of the constant entertainment provided on board. Too many people and often too much noise for me. We do like to be outdoors though and we spent … Continue reading →

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North to Alaska: Cruise Day 1

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Jill English Johnston

Underway The Canadian coffee shop chain, Tim Horton’s, was near the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel so we popped in there for a quick breakfast. Their breakfast burritos were quite big and the husband and I shared one. We each had one … Continue reading →

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North to Alaska: United Air to Vancouver

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Jill English Johnston

Vancouver In the predawn hours—after a bit of excitement trying to get to the off-site airport parking (and ending up in the airport long term parking)—we made it through security and to our gate at Austin airport. In what I … Continue reading →

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