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Alaska 2007: Day 6
Our day at sea was spent very simply. We read a lot, and we looked at Hubbard Glacier, which looked pretty much just like it did the last time I saw it. It was nice to have a balcony this time though; I was able to enjoy it from my own room rather than out … Continue reading
Alaska 2007: Day 5
We pulled into Skagway today at 7:00am. Our tour met at 8:00am and we hadn’t had any caffeine yet, so we were sleepy as we piled onto the White Pass railroad train. In fact, we were sleepy for a lot of the trip, especially on the way back. But the ride was just as amazing … Continue reading
Alaska 2007: Day 4
We spent today seeing sights around Juneau. We were a bit late getting into port, and we were delayed further by a lunch that took too long in the Summer Palace restaurant, but we made it outside in time for our tour. Our first stop was the State Museum, which really should combine forces with … Continue reading
Alaska Excursions
The first time I went to Alaska, my excursion options were pretty limited. I was planning to do a kayaking trip in Juneau but that was cancelled so I did nothing, I had to interpret in Skagway, and in Ketchikan I got to do some kayaking but missed everything else. We are going to Alaska … Continue reading
Two More Alaska Pictures
I finally got my last two Alaska pictures scanned! They cost a total of $30, which is really expensive for a couple of sheets of photo paper, but at least I got them scanned so they can be seen by everybody instead of just sitting in a frame at home. The first one is from … Continue reading
My Alaska Journal and Pictures
There! It took me almost an entire workday, but I have gotten all the journal entries set up and the pictures posted. Upgrading Gallery was a little tough, and I haven’t figured out how to customize the style, but it’ll do for now. If you have already read all of the journal entries, you can … Continue reading
Ketchikan
My day in Ketchikan was very nice. We were a bit late arriving because we’d been late departing from Haines yesterday. But I disembarked, learned no single kayaks could be used, and followed the guide down the main drag to the little marina. I didn’t bother mimicking the stroke the guide demonstrated, and once somebody … Continue reading
White Pass Railroad
Sometimes I am amazed at how much sign language I know. I think this is mostly influenced by outsiders – people who see that we are communicating, but don’t understand. I am amazed that I get through meetings and such – amazed that my clients understand me. It’s all very odd. This morning I woke … Continue reading
Hubbard Glacier
Today was another sea day even though our “destination” was listed as Hubbard Glacier. After breakfast I went to a presentation by a native Yaakwdaat tribesman (you can find his home an a map by looking for the Anglicized word Yakutat), which was short but interesting. I sat where deaf people would notice me if … Continue reading