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Wine tasting in the Napa Valley
I've written before briefly about my love of wine. See Willamette Valley. So more in that theme. I've been to some of the most famous wine regions in the world and none more so than the Napa Valley in Northern California. Well known for it's Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardies (Chardonnay), it's also got a few … Continue reading Wine tasting in the Napa Valley
Sawyer Glacier in Alaska
Prior to visiting Alaska I had seen plenty of glaciers but always in mountain regions. I had never seen a Glacier that flowed out to water. About 72 km's from Juneau is Tracy Arm fjord. 48 km long and with one-fifth of it's area covered in ice as well as, during the summer, it has … Continue reading Sawyer Glacier in Alaska
Cruise ships near Ketchikan Alaska
Far from being a one horse town, Ketchikan is a six cruise ship town. These mammoth floating hotels dock at the port right at the heart of the town. Ship visitors stroll down the gang ways straight into souvenir shops, restaurants, bars, and tourist attraction vendors. Apart from people watching, at least when the cruise … Continue reading Cruise ships near Ketchikan Alaska
