Sure felt like it today. Biting wind except it was from the south according to the Boss.

Skagway is part of North American pioneering legend and home to gold-rush-era buildings now preserved as part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. Some thousands of eager prospectors set out on their way to the Yukon, seeking their fortunes during the gold rush. Lots of  history to be seen here. The White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad run vintage locomotives past the famously steep Chilkoot trail and offer sweeping mountain views during a climb towards Canada. We clamboured aboard and really enjoyed  a trip to White Pass Summit and back. Great scenery and an appreciation of the madness that must have gripped the gold seekers. Enjoyed exploring Skagway town afterwards and a film about the Klondike gold rush. Didn’t  realise books “Call of the Wild” and “White Fang” were based on this time.

Enjoyed cocktails this evening while glacier spotting! Wow. An awesome mountain chain still snowy in summer and glaciers easy to spot.

Link to photos Skagway White Pass Railway

Link to photos Skagway and Birthday

It was a significant day for yours truly. Feeling well spoilt with all the messages and also Silverseas Cruise touches. Balloons, cake and bubbles on return to room tonight. Simple and elegant and I was well surprised. Not feeling a day over 59 given it has stretched over 2 days in US and NZ time.

Author: Gill

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