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Vancouver to Austin

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 “Street Scene” Vancouver, 2025

Today we wrapped up our Alaska vacation and disembarked from the ship in Vancouver. On the bus ride to the airport, I caught a few glimpses of the city – and wow, it looked amazing. I’d really love to come back someday and spend a few days exploring. It seems like such a vibrant place.

Our flight home was a nonstop to Austin, which made the trip back super easy. I had the window seat and spent most of the flight watching the scenery go by. The best part? I actually spotted our house as we were descending into the airport. That was such a fun surprise!

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 “Over Vancouver” 2025
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 “Our Neighborhood” Texas, 2025

White Pass Railway

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 “White Pass Rail” Skagway, 2025

Today’s shore excursion was a ride on the White Pass Railway in Skagway. Even though the weather was misty and rainy, the journey through the mountains was still incredible. I was blown away by how the railway was built along the sides of such rugged terrain. It’s hard to imagine the amount of effort and determination it took to complete.

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 “White Pass Rail” Skagway, 2025

After the train ride and a quick stop in the touristy part of town, we made our way back to the ship and continued on. I loved taking in the stunning Alaskan scenery and scanning the landscape for whales and bears with the binoculars. It was such a fun way to pass the time.

One thing I really enjoy about cruising is the nonstop food. I couldn’t resist going for a classic burger and fries. Sometimes that’s exactly what hits the spot.

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 “Inside Passage” Alaska, 2025
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 “Inside Passage” Alaska, 2025
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 “Burger & Fries” Alaska, 2025

A Day in Juneau

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 “Mendenhall Glacier” Juneau, 2025

This morning we woke up in Juneau and set out on a hike to Mendenhall Glacier. It turned out to be a pretty good workout, with some light rock scrambling along the way. It wasn’t too difficult, but it was still a nice challenge. At the end, we were treated to a view of the glacier. I had expected to get a lot closer, but it was still a rewarding sight. The fresh air, beautiful nature, and insights from our guide made it a great experience overall.

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 “Hiking” Juneau, 2025

Back in town, we headed to Twisted Fish for some King Crab. It was incredibly delicious – super sweet and impressively big. I really enjoyed it.

After dinner, we returned to the ship to clean up and relax before sailing off again.

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 “King Crab” Juneau, 2025
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 “Docked” Juneau, 2025