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Blue_In_AK

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9. I hear ya.

Reply to ZRT2209 (Reply #8)

Sat May 25, 2013, 03:20 AM

May 2013

If the poster knew me, (s)he would know that I'm really quite a friendly person -- but I will admit to having certain "issues" with the large cruise ships, for a variety of reasons which I won't go into here.

My advice to anyone wanting to visit Alaska and have a "real" Alaskan experience, at a fraction of the cost, is to travel via the Alaska Marine Highway system, the ferries. They are much more laid back, you can go where you want, when you want and actually interact with the people who live here.

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Our last night in Sitka [View all] Blue_In_AK May 2013 OP

Sounds like a wonderful trip, my dear Blue... CaliforniaPeggy May 2013 #1

Here is an article I found Blue_In_AK May 2013 #2

That's a really good article! Thanks for the link. CaliforniaPeggy May 2013 #3

Did you run into Scott? Arctic Dave May 2013 #4

We were watching for him Blue_In_AK May 2013 #5

blue kardonb May 2013 #6

Oh, I'm tolerant, Blue_In_AK May 2013 #7

there's ALWAYS someone who has to spoil your nice post ZRT2209 May 2013 #8

I hear ya. Blue_In_AK May 2013 #9

Have enjoyed Alaska during the summer three times PDittie May 2013 #10

You would enjoy it so much. Blue_In_AK May 2013 #11