WINE DINE & TRAVEL MAGAZINE ISSUE 3 2016

or two to realize we had actually witnessed a
calving, something I had read about, but never
thought we would experience.
Chalk “calving” off my bucket list!
That night, as our ship sailed back to Juneau,
we celebrated our festive farewell dinner.
Champagne glasses were raised in a salute to a
remarkable journey. There was a communal camaraderie
in the dining room, fueled no doubt
by our collective experience in together discovering
the still untouched wilderness of Alaska.
I’ll never forget standing on the deck outside
our berth that night, hand-in-hand with Tony.
The heavenly sky in this wilderness defies description.
Without any external lights to mar
its glory, the night sky above was a jet black
globe peppered with glowing stars and constellations
of an amazing clarity, rimmed by the
majestic Alaskan mountains that provided a
perfect frame for that memorable scene.
Now that I think about it, “mystical” is, without
doubt, the right word to describe this extraordinary
adventure.
IF YOU GO
Check out Un-Cruise Adventures (www.uncruise.com)
for information on boutique adventure
cruises through various regions of
Alaska, as well as other destinations around
the world.
Learn more about Juneau’s attractions at the
Juneau Convention & Visitors Bureau (www.
traveljuneau.com) the official resource for
comprehensive visitor information on the city
and surrounding area.
For the flight of a lifetime over Alaska’s magnificent
glaciers, coupled with a succulent fresh
salmon bake, contact Taku Glacier Lodge &
Flightseeing (www.wingsairways.com)
Goldbelt Mt. Roberts Tram information can
be researched at www.mountrobertstramway.
com
Juneau Restaurant Pick: Though it is a bit off
the beaten track (just a few blocks uphill from
Juneau’s restaurant row), SALT (www.saltalaska.com)
offers creative and unique Alaskan
cuisine in a chic modern setting.
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