For The Love of Travel

My favorite places, photos and stories

September 12, 2014
by Lids
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9/9 Skagway

There is little appreciation of the tremendous suffering and loss of the first people (Tlingit language) that happened as a result of the Klondike gold rush…once a small valley full of trees and natural streams, modern Skagway is a collection … Continue reading

September 12, 2014
by Lids
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8/9 Juneau

Whales, glaciers and rainforest trails……what a lovely day! Travelling on Auke Lake on Captain Annette’s boat to see humpback whales…and there was a lot, even babies…lots of fluking and breeching!! One even submerged under our boat. They soon head south … Continue reading

September 12, 2014
by Lids
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7/9 Vancouver to Juneau

The ship holds 1926 passengers, has 5 restaurants, a gym, casino, pools, sports deck, break out areas for different lectures ( eg. photography, masterchef like cooking, lots of marketing of merchandise), dancing comps, card and bingo playing meets, pub trivia … Continue reading