Monthly Archives: August 2012

White Pass and Yukon Railroad in Skagway Alaska

Posted on August 25, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Skagway History Skagway began as a gold rush boom town during the late 1800’s.  Miners poured through town on their way to the gold fields of the Yukon.  White Pass acquired the nickname of the Dead Horse Trail as overworked … Continue reading →

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Taking a Twilight Tour in Forks, Washington

Posted on August 18, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Take a Twilight Tour in Forks, Washington and see sights described in the Twilight book series including the actual homes used for the descriptions of Bella and Jacob’s houses in the books. Continue reading →

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Nothing to Eat at the Chocolate Buffet

Posted on August 11, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

We had good meals on the Norwegian Sun.  On the one-week cruise I took with my son and grandson, they served lobster twice.  The ship had all sorts of different eateries, but since a number of them cost extra we … Continue reading →

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How to Fold a Towel Turtle

Posted on August 4, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Step by step instructions on how to fold a towel turtle with photos and video. Continue reading →

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