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Sít' Tlein (Hubbard Glacier)

#hubbard glacier #ice #arctic #alaska #Sít' Tlein #aesthetic #glaciers #climate change #climate crisis #nature #snow #snowcore

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Hubbard Glacier, Alaska, USA

Peter Hansen

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Hubbard Glacier, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Alaska

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#hubbard glacier #alaska #memories #beautiful weather #global warming #what a vibe

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Alaska, um mosaico de atrações/Alaska, ein Mosaik aus Attraktionen/Alaska, a mosaic of attractions

O Alaska é um estado integrante dos Estados Unidos da América. Ele possui paisagens deslumbrantes e atrai anualmente milhares de turistas. Sempre tivemos o sonho de realizar uma viagem ao Alaska. Escolhemos visitar o Alaska através de uma viagem de trem, quando visitamos o Parque Denali e de cruzeiro, o que tornou tudo muito fácil e confortável. Esse post apresenta de forma geral as principais…

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#Alaska #Anchorage #Denali Park #Glacier Bay #Hubbard Glacier #Juneau #Ketchikan #Skagway

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From Dogs Sledding to Glacier Hiking: Explore Alaska’s Wilderness

Looking for a place to get away from the scorching summer? Well, How about planning a getaway to the winter wonderland : Alaska. The supposedly remote place is actually bustling with activities. From rock climbing to exploring restaurants, Alaska offers a wide range of activities to entertain everybody. We have made a list of things to do in Alaska for your convenience so that you can enjoy it…

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#Alaska Wildlife Conservation Reserve #Anchorage Market #Denali National Park and Reserve #Go Sledding with Huskies #Hubbard Glacier #Things to do in Alaska

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Reflections. Of Hubbard glacier

#alaskan cruise #Hubbard glacier #reflections #Alaska

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Hubbard Glacier, Alaska. Photo by Peter Hansen.

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Hubbard Glacier, Alaska

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Hubbard Glacier

#explore #adventure #glacier #nature

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Thursday 22nd June 2023

Overslept. Now I know for any trip research is the key to successful outcomes. The main event of the day came upon us as a total surprise bearing in mind the expectations of an 'at sea' day are automatically set at low. Captain announced just after the sunny side up eggs were delivered to my plate that the fog was lifting and the sun was breaking through providing stunning views of the Hubbard Glacier and he strongly advised shifting to an upper deck to get an eyeful before it melted. Advice I have to say that fell on the totally deaf ears of Mrs Blobby who had reserved her place in the hot tub and wasn't going to squeeze her way out of it for anyone. The Hubbard Glacier is some 80 miles in length but we were able to view its leading edge where it touched down to the water's edge. Here the glacial cliff face was 3 miles wide and 400 feet high! When the sun shone, it's rays diffusing through the ice, filtering all but the pale blue frequencies adding to its majestic structures. We were looking directly into water frozen in time formed thousands perhaps millions of years ago making us in some way feel we should not really be there at all witnessing this. In the silence, ships engines inaudible, water becalmed and still, icebergs floating inanimate on the surface and below, no visible wildlife, it became quite an eerie and desolate place; awesome maybe. The lumps of ice and small icebergs littering the surface all around us lay as testimony to the indulgence of recent generations causing the breakup of this ancient natural phenomena. The commentator described the breaking off of the ice as calving and conjectured we might be 'lucky' enough to see more of it actually happen! Further trivialising the experience declaring it worthy of an episode of 'Game of Thrones'!

After a small lunch, we took a turn around the deck. 12 turns to be more accurate; approximately 4 miles, with extra time on two occasions due to whale spotting. First spotting was of two animals, second there must have been five or six. At least three other cruise ships were seen heading to the glacier. This juxtaposition of cause and effect of climate change is challenging. Then a short break before a trip to the gym to burn sufficient calories to justify the pudding at dinner.

Great dining day today. Maine Lobster tonight and Baked Alaska.

This is the day the world was told the fate of 'Titan' the tourist exploration vessel searching for Titanic.

A reflective day!

ps. We sit alongside 2 other tables for 2 in the dining room. Both are inhabited by American couples. These people each order 2 starters, 2 or 3 main courses and 2 or 3 desserts. They are all obese. Tonight one commented that we only had one of each and accused us of being SO Un-American! Oh? Possibly because thankfully we have been spared the misfortune of being born American. It appears that of 2500 guests, we might be the only English.

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July 4, 2023 - Day 190

Hubbard’s Glacier, Alaska

In the comments section “easyasgoingtothedentist” asked the following question so I thought I would try and answer. My response is probably too long but I wanted to give it a go so here it is.

Question = “It’s hard to believe you have been on this journey for half a year now. With one month remaining, would you reflect on your favorite places and where you would return to? Any comments on the world atmosphere post-Covid which you have experienced? How about any interesting people you have met on the ship? Which ports did they embark? What nationality were they? It has been really fun to read of your escapades. Thank you. Oh- and could you please post a map of the rest of your ports-o-call?”

Thank you for your note. I appreciate that someone is actually looking at this. It is hard to answer your first question because there have been so many but let me give you a few statistics before I try.

On this trip we have visited 44 countries with 117 stops in different cities. I keep track of how far we go each day and the two screenshots below show my mileage markers. To date we have traveled 51,430 miles and have 7,195 miles to go for a total voyage of 58,625 miles. As far as the rest of the voyage we will be visiting Sitka, Ketchikan, Prince Rupert, Victoria, Astoria, San Francisco, Cabo San Lucas, Zihuatanejo, Puerto Quetzal, Puentarenas, Cartagena and Great Stirrup Bay in that order. We weren’t allowed to land in Peru or Myanmar because of political unrest and missed Kodiak Island and Hubbard’s Glacier because of weather. Because of CoVid we were the first cruise ship to return to many of the ports and there were extremely happy to see us. Bands, dancing and big welcome signs were common. Many of these places depend on the tourist business and there were many closed businesses and restaurants that didn’t survive.

The average age of people on the ship is 72, the oldest is 92 and the youngest is 23. Five people have died during the voyage, there was one helicopter evacuation because of a heart attack, there have been 8 people that have broken arms, legs and wrists because of falls and 2 couples have been kicked off the ship because of misbehavior. The ship doesn’t advertise these events so there may have been more but these are the ones I know about.

Three hundred and fifty of the Around The World passengers got on and will get off in San Francisco. Fifty seven got on and off in Miami and NewYork. Half the passengers are from the US, 25 % from Canada and the rest from other countries including Switzerland, Germany, UK, New Zealand, Australia, Holland, Israel, Mexico, Columbia, Turkey and two Ukrainians. The passengers are fairly affluent with representation from all races, colors and nationalities. Most are retired but some still working a little. The professions include medical Doctors, lawyers, engineers, book authors, a retired bus driver, a police detective, a tobacco factory owner, university professors, bed and breakfast owners, medical laboratory technicians, the owner of a Canadian lumber company, the chief architect for Home Depot, high school superintendents, a physiologist and many more that I don’t know.

The crew is even more diverse. The Captain is from Croatia and most of the officers from Eastern Europe. There are only about 8 of the crew that actually work for the cruise line the rest work through a contract company and are mostly Indian, Philippino and Indonesian. The chef and ship manager are French.

As far as places I would like to go back to there are many so let me just pick one or two from each continent. The highlight of the trip was Antartica. Amazing scenery, amazing animals and absolute desolation. In South America it would be Punta de Este, Uruguay followed by Puerto Monty, Chile and Recife, Brazil. In Africa it would be the Seychelles followed by Cape Town, South Africa and Walvus Bay, Namibia. In the Middle East it would be Muscat,Oman. Dubai, of course, is great but it is just a big international city. In South Asia it would be Columbo, Sri Lanka. In the Far East all of Japan was great but if I had to pick it would be Hakodate and Kobe, Japan followed by Ha Long Bay, Vietnam and Singapore.

Politically my biggest surprise was how strong the Chinese influence is in many of the countries especially West Africa. The situation in these countries is very sad. It is to much to discuss here but basically the vast majority of people live in extreme poverty with the few people in power selling off the resources of the country to China to enrich themselves. The Chinese then move their people in to gain land and resources at the expense of the local population.

Another surprise and disappointment was what I saw in San Diego and San Francisco. The downtown streets are lined with tents and cardboard boxes housing the homeless. There were many many more than I saw in even the poorest countries we visited. I am not going to get into the reasons I think this is happening but there is definitely something wrong in these cities and it needs to be fixed.

#around the world #travel

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Hubbard Glacier, Alaska

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Vacation Day 7: Hubbard Glacier

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International Cruise Holiday Packages from India

Travelling gives an immense pleasure and relaxation to the voyagers’ soul as it creates many unforgettable memories for lifetime. International Cruise Holiday Packages is one of the luxurious experiences that offer travelers with the opportunity to spend couple of nights on a cruise.

While travelling to a new destination, we always try to do something unique that gives us an amazing experience. Some of the most in-demand experiences are sky diving, bungee jumping, underwater swimming, cruise holidays, and more. However, the voyagers consider cruise holiday as one of the most favorite experiences, as it provides a new experience.

Keep these Pointers in Mind while Booking Cruise Holiday Packages

Cruise is a once in a lifetime experience that gives you the opportunity to relax and spend some quality time with family and loved ones. Planning a cruise holiday all by ourselves is a tough task. Therefore, travellers opt for an appropriate cruise package, in which you need to take care of several pointers while booking. Here some pointers that you must keep in mind while choosing cruise holiday package.

Select Destination and Customize your Itinerary

Before going to a cruise holiday, you need to decide where you want to travel. Various countries offer cruise holidays from one place to another. Selecting a perfect destination according to your choice, temperature, weather, culture, beauty and more will help you to initiate your planning for cruise holiday. A brief list of places that offer cruise holiday is here:

Caribbean and the Bahamas: Explore the tropic hotness in this cruise by visiting places like Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and more.

Mexico: Make memories by travelling from coast to coast of Mexico, Cozumel and Cancun, Mexican Riviera, and more packed with food, history, culture, and landscapes.

Alaska: Explore the lands near Pacific Ocean at Hubbard Glacier that covers beautiful mountains, coastal forests, diverse wildlife, and many more.

Europe: Make unforgettable memories in the natural beauty and rich culture of Europe by visiting on a cruise holiday to Greece, Italy, Croatia, Spain, Portugal, and more.

Asia: Begin your sail to Asia Cruise holiday to explore the scenic beauty and captivating shrines of Asia situated in different areas including China and Thailand.

South Pacific: Embrace the exotic life styles of South Pacific Ocean by taking a cruise holiday to Australia, New Zealand, Vanuatu and Fiji Islands.

North America: Take a sail off to the exotic isles and dense rainforests of North America that include places such as Arabian Gulf, Latin America, South America, etc.

After selecting the destination, you have to look after the suitable cruise holiday package that will aid you in many ways. From giving, you customized itinerary to planning your meals, the cruise packages will assist you in saving your time and exploring more places in the minimal time. Booking a cruise trip package will also aid you in pre-booking hotels, comfortable transfers, avoiding queues, and more within a fixed amount.

Tips on how to Plan your Cruise Holiday Wisely

Having a cruise holiday is fun as you get the chance to experience a new lifestyle and explore new things. However, planning cruise holiday brings lots of stress and panic, as you need to be very particular with everything. You need to choose activities, dates, prices, rooms, etc wisely according to the availability that also fits in your budget. In this section, we will look after the points that you must remember while planning or booking a cruise holiday package.

Select the Cruise appropriately

After selecting the destination that you want to go, choose the type of cruise that you want to travel. There are multiple type of cruise depending on the number of passengers, price range, activities and more. Look after all the inclusions and exclusions along with the tax charges while booking the cruise. Here are some cruises options from which you can choose according to your preferences:

River Cruise

Luxury Cruise

Adventure Cruise

Ocean Cruise

Family Cruise

Sailing Cruise

Expedition Cruise

You can select among these cruise options for different group size such as individual, couple and family according to the preferred destination and budget.

Make you Budget and Prepare

Living a life in cruise can be luxurious, as you will get an access of everything in between the water. Hence, before going on a cruise holiday, make sure that you must consider your budget. Having a pocket-friendly vacation will give peace to your mind and you can get access to some more activities if you save your money.

Book Cruise in the Early Hours

Booking your cruise holiday in the early hours will provide you with prior confirmation at discounted prices and selected options. It will also give you the advantage of staying in the preferred location and rooms. In addition, it will also help you in avoiding any last minute hustle that will lead to a peaceful vacation.

Choose your Cabin Accordingly

While travelling on a cruise, you must look after a good view, as it will be worth by having a balcony in your cabin. Having a room with balcony during the cruise holiday will give you the chance to witness the sunset and sunrise from your bedroom. Also, experience the sound of waves during nighttime and spend some quality time with your family members.

Look after Suitable Food Options

Before booking the cruise holiday, look after the suitable food options and cuisine available at that time. Ensure that you will have appropriate options for food that suits you and advice the staff to avoid any allergen food, if any, to be used in your meal. Enjoy your delicious and mouth-watering meals during the cruise holidays and try new dishes.

Hire a Travel Agent

Hiring a travel agent will help you throughout the journey. International travel agency will offer you minimalist prices, providing you with appropriate itinerary, giving you transfers, and more. Additionally, having an experienced representative will help you in getting more information, breaking language barriers, and more.

Ending Words

International holidays are once in a lifetime encounter that gives many memories and creates a bond with our loved ones. Having a cruise holiday gives the person chill along with the chance to experience a luxurious life in between the waves. Cruise holidays provide you with a package of onboard activities, culture diversity, exploring new locations, etc. In addition, you will spend some quality time with your loved ones where you will learn new things, try new dishes, relax in between the waves, and entertain yourself in various activities.

#Cruise Holiday Packages

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FAMILY LOVE

They say family is everything, but when you plan your annual family vacation, do you take the easy road (for the sake of keeping your sanity) or the road less traveled (for the sake of enriching your experience)?

We suggest getting the best of both worlds with the support of a professional travel planner. Below are four slightly out-of-the-box family vacation ideas with opportunities for education, cultural immersion, and of course, photo albums filled front to back with precious memories.

A MAJESTIC MOUNTAIN TRAIN RIDE

ROCKY MOUNTAINEER

If travel is about the journey as much as the destination, a Rocky Mountaineer luxury train is undoubtedly one of the best ways to experience the majestic Canadian Rockies. You’ll travel by daylight through the wild beauty of Canada’s West via one of four distinctive rail routes through British Columbia, Alberta, and the Pacific Northwest. Onboard, enjoy dramatic changes in scenery along with luxury service, cuisine, and comfort.

AN ALASKA ADVENTURE CRUISE & TOUR

ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISE LINE

Alaska is abundant in outdoor thrills, and Royal Caribbean is one of the few cruise brands that can match the same excitement onboard (yes, there are even rock climbing walls). From May through August 2019, their inspiring itineraries combine the best of Alaska's land and sea experiences, leaving your whole family completely spellbound for this diverse destination. Lead a team of huskies across the snow on Hubbard Glacier, brave the world’s longest zip line in Icy Strait Point, and tour totems in Ketchikan. Combine your cruise with a Cruise Tour on land and spend a few extra days exploring some of Alaska’s most iconic sights and venturing into Denali National Park.

A GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS EXPEDITION

LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS

Join just under 100 other guests aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, a Lindblad Expeditions ship recently revamped specifically for Galápagos itineraries. This destination's close proximity to the equator creates ideal weather for plentiful and incredibly active wildlife. You’ll quickly learn that these exotic animals lack an instinctive fear of humans, allowing for rare and enchanting interactions. Capture photographs of sea lions on the beach next to you, spot a famous blue-footed booby, or gaze at giant tortoises. When it comes to educational enrichment, the whole family will gather fascinating insight from handpicked naturalists, a Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, an undersea specialist, an expedition leader, and even a wellness specialist.

A KENYAN CULTURAL JOURNEY

ME TO WE

Looking to make a difference as a family? Journey comfortably and safely to Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve, a landscape rich in colorful local culture and African wildlife. In addition to your quintessential safari, you’ll spend authentic, quality time with Maasai and Kipsigis families and contribute to their communities through hands-on volunteering. Imagine beading necklaces with local mamas as your children play soccer together nearby, or the powerful bond created when your family helps build a new school. These volunteer trips have been carefully vetted by luxury standards and take place throughout the year.

MICHAEL SHANE STEPHENS Curated Global Travel An affiliate of Protravel [email protected] 310.691.7461 curatedglobaltravel.com

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