Alaska Tour IV

Today was our last FULL day in Alaska.

We started from our hotel in Talkeetna. We took the shuttle from the Talkeetna Alaska Lodge down to the town. It was our intention to have breakfast at the famous Roadhouse, but the line was much to long. We walked across the road to the Dinali Brewing Company's Twister Creek Restaurant. The food was plentiful and very tasty. Mike, our Tour Director joined us. It was a pleasure having him along.

After breakfast we sauntered through the town until we reached the shuttle, which we rode back to the hotel.

We went on a hike along the hotel's nature trail. It was like walking in a wild garden. The flora was beautiful.

After our walk, we sat in front of the hotel's large fireplace relaxing.

AT the designated time, we took our tour bus down to the train depot where we boarded the Celebrity train car for a train ride to Anchorage. This was the most amazing train. We sat on the upper level which had large windows. We could clearly see the passing landscape. The lower deck was a fine dining restaurant. After a while, we went down for dinner which was a revelation. Who would expect quality meals on a train?

The train ride into Anchorage took four hours. We all enjoyed the ride, the view, the dinner and the camaraderie.

We eventually reached Anchorage. Our superb bus driver, Jeff, Met us at the train to take us to our hotel, the Marriott. It was pleasantly surprising that he had already taken our bags to the hotel.

It was ad to say good bye to our driver Jeff and our Tour Director, Mike. They both did a fantastic job and had become part of the "family" in only six days. Oh well......

A group of us met downstairs in the hotel bar for a farewell drink, although some of us will still see each other in Anchorage tomorrow.

Another good day, thanks to Celebrity Cruise Tours!