I was up early, sitting out on the balcony as we started to pull into Skagway. I heard some voices coming from the deck below. I looked and saw the cruise workers start to lower the lifeboats! Due to recent mudslides at the pier in Skagway – where the larger ships dock – our ship anchored out a bit, and we took the lifeboats over to the ‘safe’ side of the pier.
We boarded the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway “The Scenic Railway of the World”. Built in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush, this narrow-gauge railroad is an International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. Experience the breathtaking panorama of mountains, glaciers, trestles & tunnels from the comfort of vintage rail cars.
Upon return, we took the shuttle into town and stopped at the Bonanza Bar and Grill for lunch. We all had the fish (Halibut) and chips. The fish was delicious! We then poked around the shops, and I picked up an adorable nativity set in one of the Christmas gift shops.
Back on the ship for dinner, we went to the main dining room again. Our waiters brought me a Thali with veg and non-veg curries, lentils, and naan. It was all so delicious (and so very thoughtful!) (and then they brought us a plate of chocolate chip cookies to take back to our room with us!) Aunt Darlene was sniffling and could hardly stay awake for dinner.
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