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Skagway, Alaska
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Washington ~ Alaska home ~ Juneau ~ Skagway ~ Glacier Bay ~ Ketchikan ~ IFL Cruise ~ Oregon
August 2, 2000
Skagway, Alaska
We arrived at Skagway, about 6:30am. I had chosen to take the White Pass & Yukon Route train as my excursion for the day. We docked right at the loading area for the train, so I had a short walk over to board.
White Pass & Yukon Route train near the cruise ship dock (ms Volendam behind the train)
The scenery is amazing from this trip. Beautiful rivers and wonderful mountain views are normal (left and below).
River view from While Pass & Yukon Route train
View toward dock in Skagway from White Pass & Yukon Route train
Mountain view from White Pass & Yukon Route train
Below you can see near the top of the cliff at least six mountain sheep -- they are the small white specks about 1/2 inch below the top of the cliff near the middle of the image.
Mountain sheep on cliff
The White Pass & Yukon Route train with a mountain view.
White Pass & Yukon Route train with mountain in background
They are switching the engine for the ride back down the mountain. This is just across the border into Canada.
Top of the White Pass & Yukon Route; they are switching the engine for the ride back down
Next stop was Glacier Bay. Click here to continue with the trip.
 
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