shadowmeboy Posted October 10, 2023 Author #101 Share Posted October 10, 2023 So the original plan was to go to lunch at Skagway Brewing Company. Unfortunately, due to the change in Shore Excursion time, it was off to the Garden Cafe instead. We would have eaten in the MDR, but the MDR was closed while in port. Once we finished, we grabbed what we needed for our excursion and headed to the train which was parked shipside. That is the one benefit to booking the White Pass through the ship is you can catch it next to the ship instead of heading downtown to catch the train. Starting up the rails along the Skagway River We were seated in the car with Parker, who was doing the commentary for the entire train. The nice thing about that is once he did the generic train commentary, he would elaborate more for the people in our car. Bonus! Susan enjoying the start of our train ride up ad back down! Believe it or not, this is our 4th time on the White Pass, and the first time we have done the summit excursion train and gone up White pass aboard the train. We have always driven up the pass and ridden the train back down. At Denver, we were allowed to go out on the platforms if we so desired. Crossing the East Fork Skagway River These were not as clear as I would have like them to be. Too much motion. You can see the ships way down there in Skagway. Alaska Highway 98 - The Klondike Highway climbing out of Skagway up White Pass. The creek is really far down there That one is a bit better! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted October 10, 2023 Author #102 Share Posted October 10, 2023 The words on the rock say 'On to Alaska with Buchanan" Looking into the next car forward Susan is enjoying the ride! I felt like I could reach out and touch that rock. Oh wait I could. That one too! Looking further up the Klondike Highway and White Pass Grave Marker So serious... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted October 10, 2023 Author #103 Share Posted October 10, 2023 You can see the train coming down the mountain up on the rock wall. We will meet that train and one more at the next siding. The other train This will be a submittal to the White Pass Photo Contest. The end of the 1st train passing by 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted October 10, 2023 Author #104 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Here comes the second train Second train rounding the corner 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare justhappy Posted October 10, 2023 #105 Share Posted October 10, 2023 20 hours ago, shadowmeboy said: Great reflection! Lined up to get back on the ship Celebrity Millennium throwing lines from AJ Dock We decided to call it a night, because it was going to be an earlier day tomorrow. That food looked delicious! And the reindeer sausage corn dog sounded interesting to me. Loved the photos along the pier. You didn’t have a photo but did you visit Patsy Ann’s statue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted October 10, 2023 Author #106 Share Posted October 10, 2023 19 minutes ago, justhappy said: That food looked delicious! And the reindeer sausage corn dog sounded interesting to me. Loved the photos along the pier. You didn’t have a photo but did you visit Patsy Ann’s statue? No, we did not. I found the restaurant online doing precruise research. I wanted something that the locals go to, and quite a few locals recommended it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotfish Posted October 10, 2023 #107 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Love the pictures and write up so far!! How is the Sun out on the open ocean for movement (rocking, rolling)? looking at booking the 9 day Sun cruise for July 2024 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted October 10, 2023 Author #108 Share Posted October 10, 2023 25 minutes ago, spotfish said: Love the pictures and write up so far!! How is the Sun out on the open ocean for movement (rocking, rolling)? looking at booking the 9 day Sun cruise for July 2024 I actually think the larger ships are worse due to the number of decks (sail effect). The Sun being more compact, in my experience sailing her 3x, makes her a bit more stable in my opinion. I don’t mind a little roll though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted October 11, 2023 Author #109 Share Posted October 11, 2023 So I was blocked for the first train, but not the second. I had a perfect vantage point as the train came down the tracks along side us. Beware there are quite a few pictures in this series, rapid fire picture taking! This is a likely submittal to the picture contest as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted October 11, 2023 Author #110 Share Posted October 11, 2023 Sitting and enjoying the ride for a while! Carmack Glacier Bridal Veil Falls 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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shadowmeboy Posted October 11, 2023 Author #112 Share Posted October 11, 2023 So this is part of the White Pass trail and the trail of 98. You can still see items left from the travelers on the trail. We made it to the summit and had to wait on the train behind us to clear before heading back down. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumming cruisers Posted October 16, 2023 #113 Share Posted October 16, 2023 You on a cruise? Or cooking again? Missing your review. ❤️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted October 16, 2023 Author #114 Share Posted October 16, 2023 23 minutes ago, drumming cruisers said: You on a cruise? Or cooking again? Missing your review. ❤️ I wish I was on a cruise; Not cooking; Just had something’s come up that kept me from working on it. Dang life! Sorry 😞 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted October 16, 2023 Author #115 Share Posted October 16, 2023 Susan captured this shot of Parker with a boy on our train. Parker was so awesome with him! Time to head back down the pass So nice of the White Pass to park their Tinker Toys in front of the recreation cabin and flags at the border. They ruin a perfect photo opportunity. The obelisk is the actual US - Canada Border. The US/Canada Boundary Commission puts these up along the entire length of the US -Canada Border. Back in the US Another shot of the trail 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted October 16, 2023 Author #116 Share Posted October 16, 2023 I spy some Cruise ships! The gentleman holding the phone is our friend, Mark, and his wife, Julie, to the left were on this cruise with us. We didn't know they were going to be on the same sailing until embarkation morning. I got these pictures stealthfully! 2023 is the 125 anniversary of the White Pass & Yukon Route. They had a bunch of cool special gear. I made sure to get the hat that you can only get onboard the train. So if you want a hat, bring cash with you. A little blurry, but this train was following us down. Crossing the East Fork Skagway River at Denver Almost back into Skagway We finally made it back! We had an awesome time! We always recommend the train to anyone going to Skagway. If any of you have some free time, and would like to relive a past trip on the White Pass or have never been on it. We attached the GoPro to the window of the train car and filmed up and back down the pass. So here is the complete White Pass Summit Excursion Train Excursion! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted October 16, 2023 Author #117 Share Posted October 16, 2023 We got off at the depot, so we could walk around town a bit more. We had to make a stop at the Klondike Doughboy! It was popular amongst tourists and locals! the locals We should have shared, but we were not in a sharing mood. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted October 16, 2023 Author #118 Share Posted October 16, 2023 After wandering around town a bit, we headed back towards the boat. Back onboard, the tide had come up a lot. We watched the helicopters take off and land from the helicopter base. Finally it was time to pull out of Skagway You can see how much the tide dropped in the amount of time from when we got back till when we departed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted October 16, 2023 Author #119 Share Posted October 16, 2023 Photo Time! Sailing down the Lynn Canal . Cheese Ravioli Shanghai Pork Pot Stickers Eldred Rock Lighthouse Roma Tomato Salad Asian Noodle Salad So we asked our waiter to see a kids menu for reference for our friends on a future cruise. Mediterranean Sirloin Beef Brochette - This was fabulous Breaded Flounder Filet Our server let us order the chicken tenders from the kids menu. They were yummy. I would order them again! Scanned copy of the kids menu Chocolate Espresso Cake Traditional English Cherry Trifle We just kind of chilled after dinner. We went back to the room and watched the scenery pass by out the balcony. We also just watched a bit of TV and relaxed. Hubbard Glacier is tomorrow! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted October 16, 2023 Author #120 Share Posted October 16, 2023 Day 5 - July 4th, 2023 Hubbard Glacier, AK Happy 4th of July! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted October 16, 2023 Author #121 Share Posted October 16, 2023 So I woke up to a loud sound outside the stateroom. A few minutes later I heard it again. I might have said a few choice words under my breath as I realized it was the ships fog horn going off. What a lovely way to start the 4th of July! Nothing much to see out in the Great Outdoors Glacier making weather Breakfast #1 About an hour later Susan finally made it out on deck. On a morning like this, unlimited wifi would have been nice! Off to breakfast #2 we go! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted October 16, 2023 Author #122 Share Posted October 16, 2023 Fruit Salad Half Grapefruit and Cottage Cheese French Toast with Hash, Bacon, and Ham. Eggs Benedict After breakfast, we headed up to the Spinaker Lounge. The Sun Chapel After the the Observation lounge, we headed down to deck 6 and the Cruisenext desk. We may have booked a Hawaii cruise for 2024. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted October 21, 2023 Author #123 Share Posted October 21, 2023 What a week! So my week has been super busy and I apologize for not getting to the review some. I had a conference which was a 5 hour drive one way from where we live. The conference was good. I was able to meet up with my former college roommate and his wife. We had dinner and then I got to meet their four children. It was a great evening. I did some exploring around the area of the TriCities of Washington. I got home yesterday evening and then today started our General Election voting period, so we were getting all our ballots out to voters today. So needless to say it was super busy at work. So here I am... I am going to go a for a bit, but I don't know how long. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted October 21, 2023 Author #124 Share Posted October 21, 2023 We headed off to watch the cupcake decorating demonstration. Its a great way to fill time on a Sea Day or "Glacier Day" This young lady was selected to do the first cupcake with the chef. Her final product. Hey, I know that person! Susan got selected for the cupcake demonstration again! Now follow directions Susan Look at those smiles Not too Shabby! Susan's is the one on the right and the chef's is on the left. She did a good job. Now a reward for all that hard work. Open wider Here is the third participant. The Executive Chef introducing and talking about his pastry team. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted October 21, 2023 Author #125 Share Posted October 21, 2023 The Star Spangled Drink Special for the 4th of July I headed out on deck to enjoy the sea air and watch the sail in to the glacier. Deck 6 is a walking track that goes completely around the ship. A tree? Snapping photos of the photographers Love the symmetry Look at those waves breaking on the bow! Regent Seven Seas Explorer wow! Remember they are moving; we are moving; the waves are moving. perspective - true distance Yes, I did check balconies and everyone was fully clothed. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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