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Ketchi, Alaska, United States

Hi All,Well the trip is GREAT but before arriving in Ketchikan the message came on the speakers that the boat had technical trouble and had to go into dock over here.I will keep you posted. Have to re-arrange boats and flights.More Soon.PeterKetchikan is Alaska's southernmost major city. Its waterfront buildings rise above Tongass Narrows supported by a forest of pilings and joined together by a picturesque boardwalk. Visit the world's largest collection of totem poles at Saxman, Totem Bight, and the Totem Heritage Center. See also Ketchikan Visitors Bureau web site.                                      <img src="http://www.visit-ketchikan.com/Portals/0/images/Architecture/_source/Cannery.jpg"><img height="42" width="129" border="0">
]]> Day in and Around Anchorage — Anchorage, Alaska, United States http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/langleydude/1/1212498000/tpod.html http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/langleydude/1/1212498000/tpod.html#comments Travel Blogs http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/langleydude/1/1212498000/tpod.html Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:12:08 -0400 ALASKA INTO THE WILD with creditcard

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Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Good Morning,Just a quick message before I head for the train station here in Anchorage to go to Whittier and then around 5 or 6 get on board of the ferry for the last leg of the trip.Walking around Anchorage was interesting and fun, altough by the end of the afternoon I could barely walk as each time I thought the wait time for the next bus was too long I decided to walk that part. So by the end of the day I walked pretty much all of downtown Anchorage and back to my Hotel.History of Anchorage is nice and at a couple of view points it tells you quite a bit even with some old pictures. When I was there facing AFB (Air Force Base) Elmendorf, which is huge, jet fighters were training for like an hour and I considered that my private air show and was fun too watch.Tonight on the ferry so I am not sure how it will go with the rest of my blogs, I will write each day and upload as soon as I figured out where I can get a connection.Take care.Peter
]]> Drive back and rest of the Day in Anchorage — Anchorage, Alaska, United States http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/langleydude/1/1213012800/tpod.html http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/langleydude/1/1213012800/tpod.html#comments Travel Blogs http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/langleydude/1/1213012800/tpod.html Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:29:50 -0400 ALASKA INTO THE WILD with creditcard

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Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Hello All,I keep forgetting to tell you that it is always light here, first night I was here I couldnt believe it but it only gets a little dimmer around 12.00 - 3.00 but it is light all the time. So weird.Well the drive back went very fast, but it is still quite a trip the distances here are enormous, after arriving back at the hotel and cheicking in dropping my luggage in my room I took the car back to Enterprise cause the Monday was still in the half price weekend deal and because I complained about pumping the tire about four times during the rental they discounted it 10 dollars so I ended up with a car rental for 3 days for 69 bucks.Did a quick laundry around the corner here and warmed up some Healthy choice soup and had a couple of buns with sliced meats. That soup was so nice and its pretty cool you can use that big mutual kitchen it has everything what you need.I smuggled in some beers that Im having right now watching tv, the hotel is total Anti Smoking, Drugs and Alcohol no exeption to the rules it says on the sign so Ill open them very quitely lol.Anyways Im glad I caught up with my blogs again cause I was falling behind, was busy with all the travelling but now going to take it a little easy for the rest of the week.See you tomorrow, oh and I love reindeer sausages they are so tasty.Peter
]]> Drive to Copper Center — Copper Center, Alaska, United States http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/langleydude/1/1213014600/tpod.html http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/langleydude/1/1213014600/tpod.html#comments Travel Blogs http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/langleydude/1/1213014600/tpod.html Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:00:18 -0400 ALASKA INTO THE WILD with creditcard

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Copper Center, Alaska, United States

Copper CenterThis is definately not a drive for one day from Anchorage and back so I was glad I decided to take two days to go there and back.This drive is definately more Into The Wild and you dont see a soul (car) for long long times. It al started of with lots of detours in Anchorage due to road constructions and they place one sign that says take a left road ahead is closed and thats it your left on your own. So after touring around for a bit I finally found the right Highway just before almost ending up on the Military Base.I decided to stop for coffee and some breakfast in Sutton just over an hour from Anchorage, I ate a Breakfast Sandwich with a reindeer sausage, it tasted really good altough Im embarrased to say I ate Rudolph. It is a terrific stop in the middle of nowhere and I was sitting next to 2 gold diggers that were discussing their previous day harvest.As you can see at the pictures the view is stunning, the glacier I was on breathtaking and the Pipeline the icing on the cake.The old lodge is so old I dont think I have ever stayed in an older, unrenovated hotel since I can remember each footstep you make can be heard  trough the whole hotel it squeeks all over.Had a decent dinner in the hotle restaurant and now catching up with my blog.Everything goes well, lots of pictures and heading back to Anchorage first thing tomorrow morning, taking the car back to the rental office at the airport and relaxing the remainder of the day.See ya.Peter
]]> Drive to Seward — Seward, Alaska, United States http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/langleydude/1/1211493060/tpod.html http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/langleydude/1/1211493060/tpod.html#comments Travel Blogs http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/langleydude/1/1211493060/tpod.html Sun, 01 Jun 2008 19:32:38 -0400 ALASKA INTO THE WILD with creditcard

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Seward, Alaska, United States

Good Afternoon,Now this was a very nice drive altough the weather didnt cooperate as much as I would like it to but I cant change that. The whole day it was more or less cloudy and either raining or just about to rain.I can imagine this trip to be beautiful if the sun comes out and I do get a second chance for the very first part of the trip as the train that I am taking goes along the highway as well.Once you get to Seward I noticed how rough and what a wilderness Alaska really is. The people are very friendly but the real tough and rough kind. I think in order to survive here they must have adapted and became the more wilderness type of people.Seward is a small harbour town with lots if fishing boats and ofcourse fresh fish which most of the local restaurants serve straight of the boat.It is also a weekend resort or getaway for the people that live in Anchorage altough I cant see the fun in that one but once used to Anchorage I guess this looks like heaven.On the trip to and on the way back I took several pictures of Bald Eagles which were present  in numerous amounts. Later on I found out that on that smalle beach about 50 miles South of Anchorage they dig for Alaska Razor Clams, several parents and young ones were feeding on the beach.I see signs Moose, Be Aware of Moose, Brake for Moose and so on but I never see a Moose. Now to my surprise when I was hiking the Andrew Trail in Kincaid Park I almost bumped into the Moose in the picture. So all and all if you look for them you dont get to see them, if your not looking ...Bye All.
]]> Arrival in Anchorage — Anchorage, Alaska, United States http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/langleydude/1/1212129000/tpod.html http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/langleydude/1/1212129000/tpod.html#comments Travel Blogs http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/langleydude/1/1212129000/tpod.html Sun, 01 Jun 2008 19:19:49 -0400 ALASKA INTO THE WILD with creditcard

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Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Hi All,Easily found the hotel as Anchorage is not very large and pretty spread out, at the airport they told me that Minnesota Street going from North to South is the main one and as soon as you found it you can find your way around the city.The hotel is small and some of the downstairs rooms and the cafe are close as they owners have the property on sale. Everything seems fine it is pretty busy with quite a few backpackers and the rooms are clean but small.I spend the rest of the afternoon and evening touring the city, couple of hours to see what is there. It is divided in a South and a North part with nothing in between so walkwise its a pretty good hike to go from 1 part to the other. The city itself os very grey and seem dull like it lost its charm long ago and like any other city in the US is falling apart. The people are very friendly and when you see them and talk to them you get the leftover gold digger idea. Its probably not the best place in the world to stay and live but theres lots of differentiation, one car falling apart then next to it the latest BMW or Mercedes. It seems there are lots of poor and homeless and on the other side lots of people making good money.Tuesday I will spend more time downtown and do the touristy thing, today I am going to Seward.Like the people here say: The only good thing about Anchorage is that its only 30 km away from the rest of Alaska. I thought that was funny.Bye for now.There is no place quite like Qupqugiaq Inn <img height="250" src="http://www.digirection.com/images/Qup.jpg" width="379" border="0">          <img height="251" src="http://www.digirection.com/images/Qup1.jpg" width="335" border="0">Much more than just an affordable hotel -- our guests enjoy a truly special experience with interiors that boast: <i>Organic, unusual architecture Flowing, assymetric curves Handmade tiles and steamed oak Handcrafted furniture International themes in each room http://www.qupq.com/
]]> Flight to Anchorage — Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/langleydude/1/1212126780/tpod.html http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/langleydude/1/1212126780/tpod.html#comments Travel Blogs http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/langleydude/1/1212126780/tpod.html Sat, 31 May 2008 10:44:41 -0400 ALASKA INTO THE WILD with creditcard

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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Hi All, it did happen I am in Anchorage and had a good flight altough it is still 3 1/2 hours but by looking on the map it doesnt seem that far away.The inflight entertainment center in the frontseat wasnt working at first but after some hassle and a reset from the initial uncooperating flight attendant it worked again. Air Canada flight attendants are in general older and pretty unfriendly. The flight was good and coming in we mad an enormous loop over the snow covered mountains and island just in front of the coast of Anchorage and then almost brushed the water for a touchdown on the landing strip.There is construction on the airport everywhere, the landing strips, the terminals etc. heaps of construction workers like ants crawling over and on new buildings and pavements.I picked up my rental car and drove to the hotel to freshen up.Thats it for now in this section.Flight from Vancouver to Anchorage with an Embraer 90, May 30th 2008 <img height="227" src="http://www.digirection.com/images/image001.jpg" width="344" border="0">
]]> The total planning of this trip listed below — Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/langleydude/1/1211435280/tpod.html http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/langleydude/1/1211435280/tpod.html#comments Travel Blogs http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/langleydude/1/1211435280/tpod.html Mon, 26 May 2008 09:11:28 -0400 ALASKA INTO THE WILD with creditcard

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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

<img height="372" src="http://www.digirection.com/images/Bear.jpg" width="576" border="0">   Flight from Vancouver to Anchorage with an Embraer 90, May 30th 2008  <img height="227" src="http://www.digirection.com/images/image001.jpg" width="344" border="0">  Discover what makes Anchorage Alaska Wild Anchorage wildlife viewing is a year-round attraction, with guaranteed wildlife viewing at close proximity. Embraced by state and national parks, Anchorage is a modern metropolis located in the heart of the wilderness with great opportunities for Alaska wildlife viewing adventures. In the Anchorage area you can go bear viewing, bird watching, whale watching and watch for other Alaska wildlife, including moose, dall sheep, black bear, brown bear, grizzlies, orca whales and more. http://www.anchorage.net/ There is no place quite like Qupqugiaq Inn <img height="250" src="http://www.digirection.com/images/Qup.jpg" width="379" border="0">          <img height="251" src="http://www.digirection.com/images/Qup1.jpg" width="335" border="0">Much more than just an affordable hotel -- our guests enjoy a truly special experience with interiors that boast: <i>Organic, unusual architecture Flowing, assymetric curves Handmade tiles and steamed oak Handcrafted furniture International themes in each room http://www.qupq.com/  Copper CenterThis will be a two-day trip from Anchorage to Copper Center with a rental SUV, this mainly cause my interest in the Trans Alaska Pipeline was sparked by a book I recently read.I will be staying at the Copper Center Lodge which is the original Roadhouse where trappers hunters gold diggers would stop for food and suppliesCopper Center Lodge<img height="479" src="http://www.digirection.com/images/coppercl.jpg" width="368" border="0">Alaska Facts and interesting links to the pipeline<img height="293" src="http://www.digirection.com/images/766JC_pipeline_mtns.jpg" width="450" border="0">  And Everything about the pipeline can be found here  Whittier Whittier is nestled between the glacier-capped Chugach mountains and Prince William Sound. Built by the U.S. Government during World War II as a hidden port, today Whittier is the gateway to a recreational wonderland. In May of 2000, a highway from Whittier to the Interior opened to the public. This spectacular drive from the edge of Prince William Sound through the Chugach mountains winds through a series of tunnels, and connects Whittier to Anchorage only 45 miles to the south. Travelers also have the option of taking the famed Alaska Railroad from Whittier all the way to Fairbanks.Passengers traveling to and from Whittier, and especially those departing on the M/V Bartlett from Whittier, are advised to check the Whittier Tunnel web site for a schedule of when the tunnel is open to vehicle traffic. <i>You may be unable to make your sailing if you do not arrive at the tunnel at a time when it is open. Bicycle and foot traffic is prohibited through the tunnel, and there are vehicle size and other restrictions of which you should be aware before traveling through the tunnel. For a recording of the base schedule, call the Whittier Tunnel toll-free at (877) 611-2586. http://www.travelalaska.com/Regions/CommunityDetail.aspx?LocationID=77 26 Glacier Tour Whittier<img height="259" src="http://www.digirection.com/images/Klondike.jpg" width="728" border="0">Spend a day among the world's most spectacular glaciers and wildlife aboard the fastest, largest and most luxurious catamaran in Alaska, the Klondike Express. You'll cruise through the calm, protected waters of Prince William Sound and come face to face with towering masses of ice, migratory whales and breathtaking Alaska scenery. The cruise operates daily May through September.http://www.26glaciers.com/travel/arc.cfm?tab=a  Ferry from Whittier all the way through the Inside Passage to Prince Rupert<img height="166" src="http://www.digirection.com/images/image004.jpg" width="222" border="0">This will be the best part I think, so much looking forward to the ferry<img height="245" src="http://www.digirection.com/images/image006.jpg" width="303" border="0">  YakutatLocated on the scenic Gulf Coast of Alaska, and surrounded by Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Tongass National Forest, Yakutat attracts a wide variety of outdoor enthusiasts to hike beaches, float rivers, explore bays and passages, climb mountains, view glaciers, snowboard, and surf remote breaks. Yakutat Bay provides some of the finest saltwater sport fishing in Alaska. See also the Yakutat Chamber of Commerce Web Page. <img height="384" src="http://www.digirection.com/images/image008.jpg" width="192" border="0">   Southeast Alaska / Inside Passage The Inside Passage is a protected waterway on the northern Pacific coast of North America, replete with spectacular rain forests, mountains, and glaciers. AMHS's service through the Inside Passage is served from road connections at Bellingham, Washington and Prince Rupert, British Columbia. in the south to Haines and Skagway, Alaska, in the north.  Juneau Juneau, Alaska's bustling capital and gateway to Glacier Bay, nestles between towering mountains and the Gastineau Channel. Although a modern city, Juneau wears its romantic Gold Rush past proudly. Exhibits, museums, and enchanting performances are waiting to entertain you. The Mendenhall Glacier and U.S. Forest Service Visitor Center offers programs, a naturalist to answer questions, trails and nature walks, and a panoramic view of the glacier face. Nearby Admiralty Island National Monument shelters the largest brown bear population in Southeast Alaska. See also The Juneau Web and Juneau Convention & Visitors Bureau.  Ketchikan Ketchikan is Alaska's southernmost major city. Its waterfront buildings rise above Tongass Narrows supported by a forest of pilings and joined together by a picturesque boardwalk. Visit the world's largest collection of totem poles at Saxman, Totem Bight, and the Totem Heritage Center. See also Ketchikan Visitors Bureau web site. Prince Rupert Prince Rupert, British Columbia, is an ideal starting point for drivers wishing to cruise up the Inside Passage. Take an archaeology tour, or visit the Museum of Northern B.C. with its carving shed and settlement history of the B.C.'s north coast. Tour the North Pacific Cannery Village Museum, a restored heritage site which offers a live performance to highlight its history. See also B. C. Ferries Corporation for sailings to Prince Rupert from other Canadian ports.    See this awesome Prince Rupert Airport website with animation http://www.ypr.ca Flight from Prince Rupert to Vancouver with a de Haviland  3 <img height="168" src="http://www.digirection.com/images/image010.jpg" width="255" border="0"> Smallest I'll fly<img height="42" width="129" border="0">
]]> Flight back to Vancouver — Vanocuver, British Columbia, Canada http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/langleydude/1/1212937200/tpod.html http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/langleydude/1/1212937200/tpod.html#comments Travel Blogs http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/langleydude/1/1212937200/tpod.html Mon, 26 May 2008 09:10:51 -0400 ALASKA INTO THE WILD with creditcard

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Vanocuver, British Columbia, Canada

Flight from Prince Rupert to Vancouver with a de Haviland  3 <img height="168" src="http://www.digirection.com/images/image010.jpg" width="255" border="0"> Smallest I'll fly!<img height="42" width="129" border="0">
]]> Arrival in Prince Rupert with the Ferry — Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/langleydude/1/1212828300/tpod.html http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/langleydude/1/1212828300/tpod.html#comments Travel Blogs http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/langleydude/1/1212828300/tpod.html Mon, 26 May 2008 09:10:26 -0400 ALASKA INTO THE WILD with creditcard

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Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada

Prince RupertPrince Rupert, British Columbia, is an ideal starting point for drivers wishing to cruise up the Inside Passage. Take an archaeology tour, or visit the Museum of Northern B.C. with its carving shed and settlement history of the B.C.'s north coast. Tour the North Pacific Cannery Village Museum, a restored heritage site which offers a live performance to highlight its history. See also B. C. Ferries Corporation for sailings to Prince Rupert from other Canadian ports.    See this awesome Prince Rupert Airport website with animation http://www.ypr.caStaying at the Moby Dick for the night: http://www.mobydickinn.com/                                                      <img height="170" alt="Moby Dick Inn Hotels in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada" src="http://www.mobydickinn.com/images/hotel2.jpg" width="227"> <img height="170" alt="Moby Dick Inn Hotels in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada" src="http://www.mobydickinn.com/images/cowbay2.jpg" width="227">                                                    <img height="170" alt="Moby Dick Inn Hotels in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada" src="http://www.mobydickinn.com/images/lighthouse2.jpg" width="227"><img height="42" width="129" border="0">
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