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We left Glacier Bay a bit reluctantly. But it was time to move on to the next chapter in our journey. Time to head south – to do some more work in Portland, and then on to Mexico. But first, … Continue reading →

There aren’t enough superlatives in the English language to describe Glacier Bay. 🙂 We spent just over a week there, and had a fantastic time! The experiences cluster into two big areas: wildlife and scenery. As we approached Glacier Bay, … Continue reading →

Our first day’s experience with icebergs was amazing. We spent a full day in the Tracy Inlet, visiting both of the forks at its head (cleverly named North Tracy Arm & South Tracy Arm). This inlet is roughly 25 miles … Continue reading →

The 4th of July, and what better place to spend it than in Ketchikan, Alaska? Well, it might have been slightly nicer if we weren’t in the middle of a small gale. The evening’s fireworks display was called off because … Continue reading →

So we’re making good time, cruising through the Queen Charlotte Islands in Northwestern British Columbia on our way up to Alaska.  It’s quite beautiful here, even more dramatic than the scenery further south, with lots of snow-capped mountains and blindingly … Continue reading →

After leaving Victoria we worked our way up the Strait of Georgia sailing whenever possible; at least a little while each day.  Along the way the pressure water pump started leaking like a sieve and running almost continuously. We started … Continue reading →