Day 1- Chicago-Vancouver: My Adventure Begins!

Welcome to Mr. Kinzie's blog about his trip to Alaska in August, 2013. The purpose of this blog is to share with you the highlights of this fantastic journey and whet your appetite to visit this great state. Alaska is a stunning treasure of the American states and its vast scale is best understood after your first visit. Join me as I share with you my musings and photos of a ten day odyssey beginning with an arrival in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, a ten day, 1700 mile cruise of Alaska's Inside Passage, and a two day visit to Anchorage before my return home.

Where to today?

Off to Vancouver! My international flight was wheels up at 8:15, that means you get up at 4:00 A.M. to get there by 6:15 A.M. so you have your two hours prior to departure requirement in good order.

Super nice pilots! I have always loved travel and transportation. Some of my fondest memories are from cockpit visits and pilot chats throughout the years. This is the place where magic happens as pilots manage a four hour flight and you find yourself on the West Coast in a different country. The process never gets old...the flight from Chicago means the adventure begins!

Best seat in the house...

Beautiful airport art...a great installation! Airport code is YVR...can't wait to visit YYZ!

Whew! I made it!

Vancouver is a great cosmopolitan city and there's something here for everyone! It's a town that celebrates life in all forms and provides the backdrop to many a great adventure. I'll tell you about my day's adventure in tomorrow's post!

Later...Mr. K.

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