Our Destinations

Copy these links and learn about the cities on our itinerary. Juneau is where we plan to take a helicopter out to the Mendenhall Glacier. That is, if it isn't raining too much. I'll go out there even if it does rain and if they're flying. It's a rare chance to stand on a glacier. Here's the link for Juneau: -- www.traveljuneau.com/

Sitka is an island that once was a major Russian settlement. In fact, it is the place where the sale of Alaska to the United States took place. My friend Elaine Krebs used to live here, so it will be fun to see the places she used to write about. Go to www.sitka.com/

Ketchikan is a fishing and canning town. Back in seventh grade, we used to remember that because the name of the town implies that "first you catch them, and then you can them." Go to www.visit-ketchikan.com/

Victoria BC is the gorgeous provincial capital. I wish we were staying longer, but we're in town only from 6pm until midnight. Too late for high tea, but early enough to see the government buildings all lit up. Go to www.victoria.ca/common/index.shtml

Then there's Seattle, where we start and end our trip. We arrive early in the morning and will do a quick tour of the city -- probably Pike Place Market -- before heading for the airport. Go to www.seattle.gov/html/visitor/