Huron-Perth Boomers Winter 2023-24

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TRAVEL
Barry Wakonig, left, Val Wakonig,
Jill Ellis-Worthington and Ralph
Lembcke enjoyed the scenery on the
White Pass and Yukon Railway tour.
boats offer fewer dining and entertainment options.
Jackie and Lauren Goodfellow (67 and 78 respectively)
enjoyed the Alaskan scenery, but they aren’t keen
on their cruising experience on Holland America’s
Koningsdam. They felt the variety of entertainment
was lacking and experienced a reoccurring foul
odour in their cabin while underway some evenings
during their cruise.
For many, an Alaskan cruise is a once-in-a-lifetime,
bucket list trip, and I agree. To experience the
majesty of nature, it is unbeatable, but hurry because
the glaciers aren’t going to last forever.
limitations, getting on and off the train could be a
challenge. Delarge’s group decided to split up when
they reached Skagway, each of the four doing a
different activity. “It was fun meeting up for dinner
and sharing stories,” she said.
On her bus trip to the Yukon, Delarge was excited
that they had to stop to let several grizzly bears cross
the road. She enjoyed seeing a trading post and dog
sledding camp, but the tour’s stop at Emerald Lake
was the highlight.
A writer, public relations professional, traveller, and football
fan, Jill Ellis-Worthington celebrates life every day. You can
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“It’s such a stunning sight – deep blue with hints of
green from mountain deposits.”
In Ketchikan, the Wakonigs were enthralled by
learning about the history, culture and art of totem
pole carving at the Saxman Native Village, while
we decided on a boat tour of Misty Fjords National
Monument. Cruising deep, dark waters to the giant
rock formations – seeing eagles and a whale, while
enjoying time in the sun – was the perfect excursion
for two mariners-at-heart.
Harrow-Rodic frequently cruises with the Royal
Caribbean line, while the Wakonigs prefer Holland
America. Picking the right cruise line and ship is an
important part of the overall experience. Smaller
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