July 27, 2009 Denali to Whittier to the Island Princess

On the train by 8 AM, arrived Whittier about 6 PM. Seems like we traversed all of Alaska!

Here are a few of the sights:

Our train car:

Outside:

Inside:

At least MMG is smiling -- and the trip hasn't even started yet!

The omnipresent fireweed:


Who says the glaciers have all melted? Look here:

One of about 10 that we saw today.

Hometown of "Guess Who"?

The latest in mountain fashion, the cloud chapeau:

Reflections:

The Island Princess at last!

Note the terrific weather! Here's the view from our cabin's deck:

Here's hoping tomorrow clears up a bit!

My fears came true. The boat has wifi, but it is satellite and purchase of minutes is required @ $.55 per minute with a 100 minute minimum. I just ain't paying it!

I'll do a letter everyday and send then to you when we get where I can send them without doing business with highway robbers!

MMG and DDG