As I mentioned in my brief update, the train ride was spectacular!
Check-in was a breeze in Anchorage. We deposited our luggage for delivery to the ship even though we hadn’t booked a transfer with HAL. This made the getting from the train station to the port (unlike in Europe) a complete breeze – we need only carry ourselves.
The train was spacious and well maintained, giving us plenty of room to stretch out.
The marvelous scenery and occasional wildlife (moose sightings!) were the best parts. You know the old cliché about a picture being worth a thousand words?
Here’s my essay:
