Day 25 A day at Skagway and Train ride on the White Pass and Yukon Route.

Yet another day of magnificent clear weather, and warmer than of previous days. The pictures below illustrate more spectacular scenery, this time from a vintage carriage on the White Pass and Yukon Route Railway. I shall write in more detail when back on board the ship, where I have left the booklets and information I acquired this morning. I am writing this blog “over a late lunch” outside on a raised balcony which spans the frontage of The Skagway Brewing Company eatery-cum-bar-cum-souvenir shop, illustrated below. Far reaching mountain views overlook the buildings in the immediate foreground. For the first time in my life, I enjoyed…….a halibut burger with a cup of (probably) vegetable soup in lieu of French fries. I asked for the halibut to be grilled rather than smothered in beer soaked batter. I rather liked Skagway and chose to walk around further and purchase a few souvenirs. It started to rain. I therefore bought a waterproof jacket with “Alaska” written on it. It’s 1am. I got talking to a Vancouver clergyman while walking around the deck, still trying to take in the surrounding wilderness.More recollections tomorrow. Thanks for reading, David.