During my first visit to Alaska, way back in 2007, we’d planned to travel by train from Seward to Anchorage. If we had, there’s a good chance it would have made it’s way into the upcoming book about my Alaskan adventures, Jaspa’s Journey 4: The Hermit of Kennecott.
On that occasion we got as far as boarding the train in Seward, only to be told to disembark a couple of hours later. A landslide in the mountains had blocked the track, and we had to make trip to Anchorage by bus (which was still pretty spectacular, too be fair).
When we returned to Alaska this year, we were determined to set matters straight. And so we did, riding Coastal Classic the opposite direction from what we would have done in 2007, from Anchorage to Seward.
Here’s the photographic story of our Journey:
Believe it or not the red things in the stream are salmon heading upstream to spawn
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This week’s post was inspired by the photo themes Things People Drive from Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge, Through Glass from Nancy of Nancy Merrill Photography, Giant from Patrick of Pix to Words, and Public from Fandango.
I would also strongly recommend Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Banff. It’s spectacular!
It’s certainly on my list, Fandango!
Still haven’t made it to Alaska, but it looks as if a train ride is definitely the way to see the beauty of that state.
I’m certainly glad we finally got to do it!
We’re thinking 2019 just might be a good year to put an Alaska trip together. Thanks for the inspiration!
I hope you make it! It’s a wonderful part of the World.
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What an amazing adventure! Even through the glass of the train windows, these are stunning. Thanks for joining the challenge!
The dome car really was magical, Nancy!
What a great adventure. I do want to ride that train someday. 😀
You won’t regret it, Cee!
beautiful photos! I drove that route a few years ago, it was amazing.
I’d do it again in a heartbeat, Capt Jill!
Wow!
Thank you so very much for taking me along on this marvelous journey 🙂
My pleasure as always, Hammad!