Hey ... there's NO "right" way to go to Alaska. You're headed and that's
exciting and most excellent. Know you'll enjoy your trip, despite your
circumstances (condolences).Take pics then share 'n tell when you get back,
OK? ;-)

bob

On Sat, Sep 12, 2009 at 11:24 PM, John Anderson <wvukidsdoc@yahoo.com>wrote:

> I do want to thank all for this suggestion, I pmailed on the first one.  We
> had considered it.  The marine highway is quite scenic, but....
>
> Time does not permit because in "winter" season (we will be going in
> October, just) the Bellingham ferry runs only on Friday which doesn't work
> for us, we are going for a memorial service on Saturday, and need to leave
> by Monday at the latest.  Also the ferry gets only to Skagway in "the
> winter."  Skagway is a good solid 2 days drive onto Anchorage (roundabout
> where I'm going.)  Then there is always the fact it is pricey as hell as
> well.
>
> So a great idea in concept, just not in practice.  In honesty the smartest
> thing to do is just stomach the $1650 they want to ship the vehicle out of
> Tacoma and drive it up and fly back after spending a few days in Seattle,
> but we are sort of wanting to do the drive.
>
> John
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