Saturday, June 30, 2018

iPhone images

Seward Station
iPhone images are getting better, soon I do not have to bring my DSLR or Mirrorless for that matter, plus you always have it in the pocket.



Friday, June 29, 2018

Coastal Classic

Seward Station
On exactly June 21st or Summer Solstice (the longest daylight) we rode the Coastal Classic to Seward and back that evening, we never experienced darkness during this trip at all. This is the most memorable train trip to date.



Snapshots - ARR

Downtown Seward
Well, these snapshot web has a lot to do with Alaska Railroad and Seward, since we visited there in 2006, I attempt to make the same photograph in the same location. I was photobombed while Pokie was taking my picture at the old Seward Station.




Thursday, June 28, 2018

Seward, Alaska

Seward Harbor
The Classic Coastal dropped us off at around 11:00 AM, we are on our own until 5:00 PM to board back to Anchorage, we have six hours to kill. Seward is not so big of a town, the last time we were here, we spend two nights at the city campground in 2006. The harbor is beautiful, we have lunch of fish chowder.






Denali Star

Mount Denali as seen from the train
All aboard ! Anchorage to Fairbanks in twelve hours, stopping at Wasilla, Talkeetna and Denali Park, on the way north we met two trains coming from the north.



Wednesday, June 27, 2018

The Little White Church

The Little White Church 
This little church has a history way back to 1904 and it was moved to its present location when there was no bridge. Using the advantage of its brutal winter - frozen river, the church is where it is now.


Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Alaska Railroad Highlights

Alaska Railroad at Seward Station
We made a quick trip to Alaska to ride the train, we are now have completed three trips to the last frontier, during the summer solstice the sun almost does not set, this trip we never experience darkness. It's a beautiful time to visit Alaska during this time, the train ride is marvelous and very enjoyable.

Sunday, June 3, 2018

Willamette Shore Trolley (2010 images)

Bancroft St. Station (Portland)
I will take you the line where this unique trolley pass by, this is a unique in the country as you can see why. The images are from 2010 re-certification to be a motorman.



Lake Oswego

Lake Oswego
On a bright Saturday, we ventured to Lake Oswego Farmers Market, so I suggested to DA WIFE if we can visit Willamette Shore Trolley to see the new track in Sellwood Bridge.

Friday, June 1, 2018

Sauvie Island

End of the pavement road
We drove about 80 miles round trip to visit Sauvie Island as suggested by my friend Erika, when I know the day will be cloudy, I make an arrangement to go, some of the farm is not even open yet. The house boats along the river is a sight in itself.