An Alaskan Ferry.
Well, there isn't much to do in Skagway, so he was glad they chose to stay 3 days in Whitehorse. He said the Model A is constantly surrounded by people taking pictures and asking him questions, so I'm sure he is in hog heaven. He told me that sometimes old gentlemen get disgruntled and want to argue about his General Jumbo wheels or his Ford grandbaby Pinto engine. Some things never change ;) He also told me that a lady reported seeing a grisly strolling down the Alaskan Hwy, ignoring the vehicles. Nice little anecdote, so here's another one:
According to the locals, there are only one or two legit jewelry stores (dare I think Ken was shopping jewelry?). A jewelry spot costs about $25,000 to let, and many Middle Eastern companies have come in offering $100,000 for the spots, and, the locals say, they don't have customers. It is thought that they laundry money. Hmmmm.
When last I spoke with Ken, they were waiting in line to board the ferry. I hope they enjoy the cruise and take lots of pictures. They elected the more economical route, so they will be sleeping out on the barge instead of having an estate room. Something tells me they have the better "view." I'm sure the night sky will be huge and the stars bright. Let's wish them bon voyage!!!
Just heard from Ken and he asked that I let everyone know that the ferry does not have Internet. So Ken won't be posting, officially, to his blog unless he tells me something to post. In our phone call, I learned that he's been paying about $4 to $5 per gallon for gasoline. OUTRAGEOUS!!! I know! Luckily, he won't need gas on the ferry :) (not that it's economical). Their one star hotel last night cost them $124, and he said it was an "okay" hotel room. Skagway is very expensive, it seems. He and Matt had burgers that were "on sale" for $10 each. Luckily it was, "the best burger I ever ate." And they have camped out for about a week, so at least that saved them some money :) They cooked a lot in camp, making bacon, eggs, gravy, etc., for breakfast and also feasting on grilled steaks, soup, and "foil" burgers (a boyscout meal) for dinner.
Picture of Skagway:
Some cars on the ferry (I just pulled these pics on the internet).
Some cars on the ferry (I just pulled these pics on the internet).
Well, there isn't much to do in Skagway, so he was glad they chose to stay 3 days in Whitehorse. He said the Model A is constantly surrounded by people taking pictures and asking him questions, so I'm sure he is in hog heaven. He told me that sometimes old gentlemen get disgruntled and want to argue about his General Jumbo wheels or his Ford grandbaby Pinto engine. Some things never change ;) He also told me that a lady reported seeing a grisly strolling down the Alaskan Hwy, ignoring the vehicles. Nice little anecdote, so here's another one:
According to the locals, there are only one or two legit jewelry stores (dare I think Ken was shopping jewelry?). A jewelry spot costs about $25,000 to let, and many Middle Eastern companies have come in offering $100,000 for the spots, and, the locals say, they don't have customers. It is thought that they laundry money. Hmmmm.
When last I spoke with Ken, they were waiting in line to board the ferry. I hope they enjoy the cruise and take lots of pictures. They elected the more economical route, so they will be sleeping out on the barge instead of having an estate room. Something tells me they have the better "view." I'm sure the night sky will be huge and the stars bright. Let's wish them bon voyage!!!
(Some campers on an Alaskan ferry).
I am green with envy. A great trip and I am sure an educational experience
ReplyDeleteKen, the pics Lynda posted showed a LOT of campers in the ferry. Were there a lot of people staying in their campers on the ferry?
ReplyDeleteRed you are only allowed to go to your vehicle while you are at port or at designated times for about 15 minutes.
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