Category: Travel Journey
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Denali, Day 4 August 18, 2023
Today was a transition day. We departed Fairbanks by motorcoach, and had a stretch/stop along the way. Bought souvenirs, ate popcorn, enjoyed a coffee & searched for the hairy fish! Barry spotted it. I was too busy shopping! We settled into our new room and walked about the complex. There are multiple gift shops, even…
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Fairbanks, Day 3, August 17, 2023
“Alaska is an ocean of wilderness with islands of humanity.” ~Our motor coach driver, Doug. After seeing the pipeline, we saw the Gold Dedge #8. Felix Pedro discovered gold in 1902 and triggered the Alaska gold rush, which put Fairbanks on the map. Barry and I both panned for gold and “found” $4.00 worth! Our…
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Fairbanks, Alaska Day 2, Aug. 16, 2023
Morning yoga flow! Yeah. Which can counter last night. The fire alarm went off at approximately 11:45pm last night. We were standing outside along with about 200+ other guests for about an hour. This was not in the brochure. But better to be safe! All is well now. Fire was in the basement. Today we…
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Alaska Journey begins! August 15, 2023
We flew to Fairbanks today! This is my first tour through Alaska’s interior. I’ve only been on Alaskan cruises previously. Checked into the Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge, we enjoyed delicious prime rib sandwiches at Trackers Bar & Grill. Followed by a “River Walk!”
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The last day! Day 111 May 10, 2023
We are feeling pensive as the incredible journey of the world cruise comes to its end. We will be disembarking in the the port of Los Angeles tomorrow May 11th. The many new friends we have made and all exotic ports we’ve experienced along the way, truly made this “the extraordinary journey of a lifetime.”…
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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Day 109 May 8, 2023
Puerto Vallarta remained small until director John Houston filmed The Night of the Iguana in and around Puerto Vallarta in 1964. Now, it’s a booming tourist destination. We have been here before numerous times. So …we walked to Sam’s Club and Walmart. Most of the crew and plenty of the passengers were there too! I…
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Huatulco, Mexico Day 107 May 6, 2023
Huatulco “wah-TOOL-co” sits on the Mexico’s coast known as the Pacific Riviera. It’s our first time here! Frijoles frescos! 😎🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽 We walked around the downtown area and grabbed some lunch with our friends Danny & Pat, and our favorite Wheelhouse crew members Zeny, Masha, and Rolan. We had tacos, rice, and fish! High of 93…
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Puntarenas, Costa Rica Day 104 May 3, 2023
We went to a Scarlet Macaw Sanctuary! It was amazing. Lots of parrots and other Costa Rican animals. But wait there’s more! We also enjoyed a boat ride where we saw wildlife including monkeys and one crocodile! Next we got on a boat at the Costa Rica Yacht Club marina. We tooled around passed mangroves,…
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Panama Canal Day 102 May 2, 2023
Our transit through the Panama Canal took all day. It’s my first time ever journeying through it. Going through the Gatun Locks. We’re lucky to be on the port side. We are able to view all the action from our balcony. 🚢⚓️🚢 I have been striving to work on eating healthy the whole cruise. Kicking…
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Cartagena, Colombia Day 101 April 30, 2023
We are on the last leg, Panama Canal itinerary, of our world cruise! Our first port is Cartagena. Bet you didn’t know… • Colombia is the only South America country with coast lines on both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. • 95% of the worlds emeralds come from Columbia. • Only Mexico and…
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