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The Google Map of the round trip (clockwise). Most started in Denver, a few in Colorado Springs. The stops were Canon City, Skyline Drive, Royal Gorge, outside of Cripple Creek and Pine, our ...

2009-06-22T14:00:32Z

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The Google Map of the round trip (clockwise). Most started in Denver, a few in Colorado Springs. The stops were Canon City, Skyline Drive, Royal Gorge, outside of Cripple Creek and Pine, our ...

Notice the MINI eyes, revealed when the bonnet is lifted.

2009-02-17T15:33:34Z

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Notice the MINI eyes, revealed when the bonnet is lifted.

This is an early 1960's era Atlas E ICBM missile launch facility, located in southwestern Nebraska, along I-80 near Kimball. Commonly referred to as a "silo" but it is not really a silo beca ...

2009-02-21T04:48:29Z

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This is an early 1960's era Atlas E ICBM missile launch facility, located in southwestern Nebraska, along I-80 near Kimball. Commonly referred to as a "silo" but it is not really a silo beca ...

The Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, with 318 curves in 11 miles is America's number one motorcycle and sports car road. (From www.tailofthedragon.com). MINIs on the Dragon (MOTD) was May 3 ...

2009-02-13T00:18:15Z

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The Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, with 318 curves in 11 miles is America's number one motorcycle and sports car road. (From www.tailofthedragon.com). MINIs on the Dragon (MOTD) was May 3 ...

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2009-06-30T10:00:00Z

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Day 2. Downstream of the lower Tower Fall.

2009-06-10T10:10:07Z

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Day 2. Downstream of the lower Tower Fall.

Jim's arrangement and its strategic parking lot position was hard to beat.

2009-06-10T10:17:23Z

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Jim's arrangement and its strategic parking lot position was hard to beat.

Coney Island restaurant in Aspen Park, Colorado in July 2005. Serving hot dogs (of course), hamburgers, ice cream and more. Aspen Park is not "Aspen," Colo.

2009-02-21T09:34:27Z

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Coney Island restaurant in Aspen Park, Colorado in July 2005. Serving hot dogs (of course), hamburgers, ice cream and more. Aspen Park is not "Aspen," Colo.

The Carlson Vineyards employees are checking out the surprisingly roomy interior of the Purple Haze MINI. Plenty of room in the boot for a couple of cases of wine!

2009-06-04T03:26:10Z

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The Carlson Vineyards employees are checking out the surprisingly roomy interior of the Purple Haze MINI. Plenty of room in the boot for a couple of cases of wine!

Having a little digital fun with Sean's ride.

2009-06-03T11:00:04Z

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Having a little digital fun with Sean's ride.

Brad breaks the sound barrier near turn 7.

2009-06-02T01:26:15Z

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Brad breaks the sound barrier near turn 7.

Lloyd on turn 1.

2009-02-22T16:28:02Z

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Lloyd on turn 1.

Wendy pauses after some sand dune hiking.

2009-02-22T17:17:39Z

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Wendy pauses after some sand dune hiking.

The bottom of a couple of beer cans inspired the shape of the exhaust pipes. Yes, it's true.

2009-06-01T16:03:22Z

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The bottom of a couple of beer cans inspired the shape of the exhaust pipes. Yes, it's true.

After a good (but short) night's sleep, Rick gets up and -- guess what. He washes off the bugs and he and Wendy go out for breakfast and a few photos (as promised). This location, found duri ...

2009-06-01T16:34:06Z

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After a good (but short) night's sleep, Rick gets up and -- guess what. He washes off the bugs and he and Wendy go out for breakfast and a few photos (as promised). This location, found duri ...

Day 11. Last port of call Ketchikan. We rode mountain bikes several miles out of town on the southern-most road in Alaska -- to the end of the road. Here, we're stopped for a short break nea ...

2009-07-06T15:01:37Z

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Day 11. Last port of call Ketchikan. We rode mountain bikes several miles out of town on the southern-most road in Alaska -- to the end of the road. Here, we're stopped for a short break nea ...

Not to be outdone, Rick tries it on for size.

2009-07-06T14:34:18Z

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Not to be outdone, Rick tries it on for size.

Downtown Juneau at about 11 PM.

2009-07-06T14:39:53Z

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Downtown Juneau at about 11 PM.

Rick finally needs a warm jacket in the summer, thanks to Disenchantment Bay and the Hubbard Glacier.

2009-07-06T14:54:46Z

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Rick finally needs a warm jacket in the summer, thanks to Disenchantment Bay and the Hubbard Glacier.

Wendy standing in the lanai, with her back toward the Hubbard Glacier.

2009-07-06T15:02:34Z

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Wendy standing in the lanai, with her back toward the Hubbard Glacier.

Day 6. Short bus stop at the Big Game Alaska Wildlife Center where we finally saw a moose. This is an animal rescue and rehab center located about half way between Anchorage and Seward.

2009-07-06T14:23:33Z

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Day 6. Short bus stop at the Big Game Alaska Wildlife Center where we finally saw a moose. This is an animal rescue and rehab center located about half way between Anchorage and Seward.

Day 5. In Wasilla, just outside of Anchorage, at the Iditarod headquarters (inset: Alaskan Huskie sled dog). Lots of barking, spirited dogs wanting to run run run!

2009-07-06T14:34:00Z

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Day 5. In Wasilla, just outside of Anchorage, at the Iditarod headquarters (inset: Alaskan Huskie sled dog). Lots of barking, spirited dogs wanting to run run run!

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2009-06-30T10:01:15Z

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Day 3.

2009-06-10T10:10:09Z

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Day 3.

Day 2.

2009-06-10T10:10:08Z

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Day 2.

Day 2.

2009-06-10T10:10:08Z

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Day 2.

Day 2.

2009-06-10T10:10:08Z

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Day 2.

Day 2.

2009-06-10T10:10:07Z

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Day 2.

Day 2. Tower Fall (upper).

2009-06-10T10:10:07Z

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Day 2. Tower Fall (upper).

Day 2. Tower Fall.

2009-06-10T10:10:07Z

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Day 2. Tower Fall.

Day 2. Tower Fall in the Grand Canon of the Yellowstone, on the Yellowstone River.

2009-06-10T10:10:07Z

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Day 2. Tower Fall in the Grand Canon of the Yellowstone, on the Yellowstone River.

Two lines of MINIs ready to do some motoring today.

2008-08-17T14:20:22Z

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Two lines of MINIs ready to do some motoring today.

MITM attendees are treated to a very bold rainbow Thursday (8/7/08) evening.

2008-08-17T14:20:22Z

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MITM attendees are treated to a very bold rainbow Thursday (8/7/08) evening.

Vendors installing MINI bits.

2008-08-17T14:20:22Z

ColoradoRick
Vendors installing MINI bits.

Las Vegas Strip on a Friday night. There were lots of MINIs honking, people on the sidewalk pointing and shouting. Everybody seemed to have a good time.

2009-01-08T21:41:35Z

ColoradoRick
Las Vegas Strip on a Friday night. There were lots of MINIs honking, people on the sidewalk pointing and shouting. Everybody seemed to have a good time.

From the highest point (on the road) looking toward the southeast at Red Rock Park, near Las Vegas. See the exact location (including the terrain) on the Google Map.

2009-01-08T21:40:01Z

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From the highest point (on the road) looking toward the southeast at Red Rock Park, near Las Vegas. See the exact location (including the terrain) on the Google Map.

Taking a break about half way down Wolf Creek Pass (Colorado). We left Denver at 6:00 AM (still dark) making several stops along the way, but this is the first photo I took of the trip.

2009-02-01T03:30:20Z

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Taking a break about half way down Wolf Creek Pass (Colorado). We left Denver at 6:00 AM (still dark) making several stops along the way, but this is the first photo I took of the trip.

Rally participants patiently wait for the final briefing.

2009-06-24T09:06:06Z

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Rally participants patiently wait for the final briefing.

Stopped along the beautiful Rim Rock Drive (http://coloradonma.org/rimrock-map.htm) in Colorado National Monument, just minutes from Palisade and Grand Junction. Friday evening.

2009-02-11T16:04:03Z

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Stopped along the beautiful Rim Rock Drive (http://coloradonma.org/rimrock-map.htm) in Colorado National Monument, just minutes from Palisade and Grand Junction. Friday evening.

Here's my quick attempt at producing a panoramic photo without a tripod. I shot about 7 frames while I manually panned right to left. The separate frames were then electronically "stitched" ...

2009-02-12T13:25:12Z

ColoradoRick
Here's my quick attempt at producing a panoramic photo without a tripod. I shot about 7 frames while I manually panned right to left. The separate frames were then electronically "stitched" ...

Just to keep the battery charged, I backed the MINI out slightly and idled the motor for a while.

2009-06-14T09:03:28Z

ColoradoRick
Just to keep the battery charged, I backed the MINI out slightly and idled the motor for a while.

Neighbors making quick work out of 2+ feet of snow with their machines.

2009-07-12T19:11:32Z

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Neighbors making quick work out of 2+ feet of snow with their machines.

Looks are deceiving. This classic Mini packs a punch.

2009-06-10T10:31:55Z

ColoradoRick
Looks are deceiving. This classic Mini packs a punch.

Jonathan rounds one of the last hairpin turns, near the parking lot summit of 14,130 ft.

2009-06-07T19:38:56Z

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Jonathan rounds one of the last hairpin turns, near the parking lot summit of 14,130 ft.

Notice the remote-controlled video camera in the center. Several radio and satellite antennae, weather measurement devices, as well as a solar panel are located on the northern end of the fa ...

2009-02-21T04:48:42Z

ColoradoRick
Notice the remote-controlled video camera in the center. Several radio and satellite antennae, weather measurement devices, as well as a solar panel are located on the northern end of the fa ...

Exhaust vents are a couple of egress hatches are about the only recognizable objects on the roof.

2009-02-21T04:43:07Z

ColoradoRick
Exhaust vents are a couple of egress hatches are about the only recognizable objects on the roof.

The view from the kitchen toward the raised family room. Notice the high ceiling.

2009-02-21T04:46:24Z

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The view from the kitchen toward the raised family room. Notice the high ceiling.

The Coopers had to wait outside for their owners, but there was plenty of room in the huge missile bay and adjacent rooms.

2009-02-21T04:43:19Z

ColoradoRick
The Coopers had to wait outside for their owners, but there was plenty of room in the huge missile bay and adjacent rooms.

It's not all downhill to Bailey. Photo by David Bierbaumer.

2009-02-21T09:10:26Z

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It's not all downhill to Bailey. Photo by David Bierbaumer.

The hot dog, as it makes its way further down the road. Photo by David Bierbaumer.

2009-02-21T09:12:37Z

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The hot dog, as it makes its way further down the road. Photo by David Bierbaumer.

A little bit of color Saturday morning at the Taos bridge parking lot -- the starting point for the Run 4 the Corners, dubbed "R4tC".

2009-02-21T22:02:23Z

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A little bit of color Saturday morning at the Taos bridge parking lot -- the starting point for the Run 4 the Corners, dubbed "R4tC".

Just west of Canon City, Colo. is the Royal Gorge Bridge (www.royalgorgebridge.com) is the last stop of the tour. The 75 year-old bridge is the world's highest suspension bridge. It is 1260 ...

2009-02-22T17:17:50Z

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Just west of Canon City, Colo. is the Royal Gorge Bridge (www.royalgorgebridge.com) is the last stop of the tour. The 75 year-old bridge is the world's highest suspension bridge. It is 1260 ...

A final photo on the deck of the Legend of the Seas, leaving Misty Fjords. We'll be in Vancouver, B.C., Canada in the morning, where we'll catch a plane back home to Littleton, Colorado. We ...

2009-07-06T15:05:25Z

ColoradoRick
A final photo on the deck of the Legend of the Seas, leaving Misty Fjords. We'll be in Vancouver, B.C., Canada in the morning, where we'll catch a plane back home to Littleton, Colorado. We ...

Wendy observes the wake as we leave Misty Fjords.

2009-07-06T14:56:17Z

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Wendy observes the wake as we leave Misty Fjords.

A view of the Viking Crown Lounge as the Legend of the Seas navigates Misty Fjords.

2009-07-06T15:06:13Z

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A view of the Viking Crown Lounge as the Legend of the Seas navigates Misty Fjords.

A fertile area where is seems like trees are sprouting from rocks in Misty Fjords.

2009-07-06T14:24:57Z

ColoradoRick
A fertile area where is seems like trees are sprouting from rocks in Misty Fjords.

Wendy is soaking up a little sun in Misty Fjords.

2009-07-06T15:03:48Z

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Wendy is soaking up a little sun in Misty Fjords.

A fertile bay along the Misty Fjords byway.

2009-07-06T14:54:58Z

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A fertile bay along the Misty Fjords byway.

Rick shooting from the lanai after the ship has turned around and begins heading out of Misty Fjords.

2009-07-06T14:20:51Z

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Rick shooting from the lanai after the ship has turned around and begins heading out of Misty Fjords.

The scenery is constantly changing as we wind our way up the Misty Fjords.

2009-07-06T14:40:23Z

ColoradoRick
The scenery is constantly changing as we wind our way up the Misty Fjords.

Wendy checks out the view from the lanai.

2009-07-06T14:20:45Z

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Wendy checks out the view from the lanai.

Peaks in clear view. Not very misty today.

2009-07-06T14:50:41Z

ColoradoRick
Peaks in clear view. Not very misty today.

Looking toward the peaks, as we make our way up Misty Fjords.

2009-07-06T14:14:29Z

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Looking toward the peaks, as we make our way up Misty Fjords.

Misty Fjords is not very misty on this day, our last.

2009-07-06T14:59:28Z

ColoradoRick
Misty Fjords is not very misty on this day, our last.

Entering Misty Fjords after passing by many many small and large islands.

2009-07-06T14:58:26Z

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Entering Misty Fjords after passing by many many small and large islands.

Another stop at a state salmon hatchery near Ketchikan. Some of the salmon have made to their destination, spawned and died. By the time they have come this far, their color is darker and th ...

2009-07-06T14:58:03Z

ColoradoRick
Another stop at a state salmon hatchery near Ketchikan. Some of the salmon have made to their destination, spawned and died. By the time they have come this far, their color is darker and th ...

At the sea kayaking location in a small, sheltered bay near Sitka.

2009-07-06T14:39:56Z

ColoradoRick
At the sea kayaking location in a small, sheltered bay near Sitka.

A couple of fishing boats managing their net near Sitka, as we motored toward the sea kayaking location.

2009-07-06T14:47:14Z

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A couple of fishing boats managing their net near Sitka, as we motored toward the sea kayaking location.

Wendy leads the way along the shore in the sea kayak (has a rudder). We really had a good time kayaking on the calm water a short distance from downtown Sitka.

2009-07-06T14:16:22Z

ColoradoRick
Wendy leads the way along the shore in the sea kayak (has a rudder). We really had a good time kayaking on the calm water a short distance from downtown Sitka.

We saw lots of starfish along the shore near Sitka.

2009-07-06T14:54:24Z

ColoradoRick
We saw lots of starfish along the shore near Sitka.

Rick takes a break behind Wendy on the 2-person sea kayak near Sitka.

2009-07-06T14:24:07Z

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Rick takes a break behind Wendy on the 2-person sea kayak near Sitka.

Wendy's canon. Notice the look on the character behind her.

2009-07-06T14:48:54Z

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Wendy's canon. Notice the look on the character behind her.

Day 10. Legend of the Seas is anchored near Sitka (no big boat dock). We tendered (shuttle boats from the ship) to the town of Sitka, which was our western-most stop on the cruise (excluding ...

2009-07-06T14:57:19Z

ColoradoRick
Day 10. Legend of the Seas is anchored near Sitka (no big boat dock). We tendered (shuttle boats from the ship) to the town of Sitka, which was our western-most stop on the cruise (excluding ...

Back on the shore after we floated down the river through the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve in a rubber boat. There was the occassional "liquid sunshine" episode during the float trip w ...

2009-07-06T15:03:58Z

ColoradoRick
Back on the shore after we floated down the river through the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve in a rubber boat. There was the occassional "liquid sunshine" episode during the float trip w ...

Haines, Alaska (Bald Eagle perched on the barge dock).

2009-07-06T14:40:20Z

ColoradoRick
Haines, Alaska (Bald Eagle perched on the barge dock).

A long, large river flowing to the sea near Skagway. Notice the boat at the bottom.

2009-07-06T14:54:13Z

ColoradoRick
A long, large river flowing to the sea near Skagway. Notice the boat at the bottom.

A whale sighting from the ferry to Haines from Skagway.

2009-07-06T14:42:38Z

ColoradoRick
A whale sighting from the ferry to Haines from Skagway.

View from our lanai toward Skagway at the dock. Skagway was the jumping-off point to the gold discoveries in the Yukon.

2009-07-06T14:35:12Z

ColoradoRick
View from our lanai toward Skagway at the dock. Skagway was the jumping-off point to the gold discoveries in the Yukon.

The Legend of the Seas docked in Skagway, as seen from a ferry to Haines. The Alaska-Canada Highway serves both Skagway and Haines, but it's a 7 hour drive or a 45 minute ferry ride. We chos ...

2009-07-06T14:42:22Z

ColoradoRick
The Legend of the Seas docked in Skagway, as seen from a ferry to Haines. The Alaska-Canada Highway serves both Skagway and Haines, but it's a 7 hour drive or a 45 minute ferry ride. We chos ...

Day 9. We steamed into the second port of call, Skagway. The ship Summit docked behind the Legend of the Seas about one hour later..

2009-07-06T14:19:20Z

ColoradoRick
Day 9. We steamed into the second port of call, Skagway. The ship Summit docked behind the Legend of the Seas about one hour later..

After long day of sightseeing, Wendy is glad to catch a few winks in the room. She always sleeps with a smile on here face, even when Rick is snoring!

2009-07-06T14:25:33Z

ColoradoRick
After long day of sightseeing, Wendy is glad to catch a few winks in the room. She always sleeps with a smile on here face, even when Rick is snoring!

Back in Juneau walking around the big boat dock. No anchor needed here.

2009-07-06T14:28:15Z

ColoradoRick
Back in Juneau walking around the big boat dock. No anchor needed here.

The Twin Glaciers of the Juneau Icefield, from the helicopter.

2009-07-06T15:03:40Z

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The Twin Glaciers of the Juneau Icefield, from the helicopter.

From the helicopter, the crevasses create an eerie pattern on the snowfield.

2009-07-06T14:42:46Z

ColoradoRick
From the helicopter, the crevasses create an eerie pattern on the snowfield.

Rugged shapes in all directions from the landing site.

2009-07-06T14:46:14Z

ColoradoRick
Rugged shapes in all directions from the landing site.

Wendy keeps clear of even the smallest crevasse!

2009-07-06T14:43:04Z

ColoradoRick
Wendy keeps clear of even the smallest crevasse!

There are many strange shapes near the crevasses on the glacier.

2009-07-06T14:32:31Z

ColoradoRick
There are many strange shapes near the crevasses on the glacier.

Rick takes a drink of cold, flowing glacier melt.

2009-07-06T14:54:23Z

ColoradoRick
Rick takes a drink of cold, flowing glacier melt.

A small crevasse on the Norris Glacier.

2009-07-06T14:42:41Z

ColoradoRick
A small crevasse on the Norris Glacier.

Norris Glacier. The surface melting is apparent as it flows past the landing site.

2009-07-06T14:38:20Z

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Norris Glacier. The surface melting is apparent as it flows past the landing site.

Our four glacier helicopter tour has landed on the Norris Glacier in the Juneau Icefield. It's pretty cool place to be on a summer day!

2009-07-06T14:24:02Z

ColoradoRick
Our four glacier helicopter tour has landed on the Norris Glacier in the Juneau Icefield. It's pretty cool place to be on a summer day!

Downtown Juneau, the capital city, where float planes are almost as common as boats. There are no roads into Juneau from anywhere in Alaska or Canada, so everyone and everything is either fl ...

2009-07-06T14:19:36Z

ColoradoRick
Downtown Juneau, the capital city, where float planes are almost as common as boats. There are no roads into Juneau from anywhere in Alaska or Canada, so everyone and everything is either fl ...

Day 8. Port of call Juneau: 10 am to 10 pm. The ship docks right in town and dominates the view toward the bay for the day, along with a couple of other large ships.

2009-07-06T14:41:31Z

ColoradoRick
Day 8. Port of call Juneau: 10 am to 10 pm. The ship docks right in town and dominates the view toward the bay for the day, along with a couple of other large ships.

The toe (leading edge) of the Hubbard, with the "rock flour" (darker layers) showing the results of ice excavating bedrock over much time.

2009-07-06T14:48:30Z

ColoradoRick
The toe (leading edge) of the Hubbard, with the "rock flour" (darker layers) showing the results of ice excavating bedrock over much time.

The Hubbard Glacier is part of the Bagley icefield, North America's largest subpolar icefield. The ship spent about two hours in this general area spinning donuts (amazing for such a large s ...

2009-07-06T14:57:03Z

ColoradoRick
The Hubbard Glacier is part of the Bagley icefield, North America's largest subpolar icefield. The ship spent about two hours in this general area spinning donuts (amazing for such a large s ...

The Hubbard Glacier, as it flows out of the St Elias Mountains into Disenchantment Bay. The Hubbard is one of the most active glaciers, nicknamed the "Galloping Glacier" in 1986 when it surg ...

2009-07-06T15:01:03Z

ColoradoRick
The Hubbard Glacier, as it flows out of the St Elias Mountains into Disenchantment Bay. The Hubbard is one of the most active glaciers, nicknamed the "Galloping Glacier" in 1986 when it surg ...

A Royal Caribbean photo of the Legend of the Seas cruising Disenchantment Bay with the Hubbard Glacier in the background. Note that Rick would have taken this photo himself if could have fou ...

2009-07-06T14:52:49Z

ColoradoRick
A Royal Caribbean photo of the Legend of the Seas cruising Disenchantment Bay with the Hubbard Glacier in the background. Note that Rick would have taken this photo himself if could have fou ...

Day 7. We're heading toward the Hubbard Glacier (no port stop) and Wendy's practicing for the mandatory safety drill. Every cabin is equipped with several life preservers.

2009-07-06T14:48:10Z

ColoradoRick
Day 7. We're heading toward the Hubbard Glacier (no port stop) and Wendy's practicing for the mandatory safety drill. Every cabin is equipped with several life preservers.

Our cabin (7130) is on deck 7 and our private lanai (balcony) is at the aft (rear) section of the ship. We'll be shoving off (Seward) at 9 PM. It will still be light outside, of course. Plen ...

2009-07-06T14:40:29Z

ColoradoRick
Our cabin (7130) is on deck 7 and our private lanai (balcony) is at the aft (rear) section of the ship. We'll be shoving off (Seward) at 9 PM. It will still be light outside, of course. Plen ...

We boarded the Legend of the Seas about 4 PM in Seward. Wendy is on deck 9, with the Viking Crown Lounge (deck 11) behind her. Looks like the bridge of the Starship Enterprise.

2009-07-06T15:04:03Z

ColoradoRick
We boarded the Legend of the Seas about 4 PM in Seward. Wendy is on deck 9, with the Viking Crown Lounge (deck 11) behind her. Looks like the bridge of the Starship Enterprise.