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travelnutz
Jun 30, 2014Explorer II
I realize you are addressing another post but somethings are very relevant.
Well, crazy long lines of daily traffic is something we don't have here on the lakeshore. We live in Michigan and have crossed over to Canada well over 50 times with RV's and never had any such issue with weight. Been to Alaska 4 times on a cruise ship, flying, and driving all the way from Michigan and crossed the border so many times doing so. Even rented a 6 place Cessna with the pilot to sight see for 3 hours.
Seen dozens of wales, otters, seals, dolphins and many other sea animals etc and calving glaciers in many areas too but so few from a small plane as but a cruise ship up very close like a hundred yards away. Still, our trips to Alaska were so much better and could stop where and when we wanted rather than look quick as we'll be past whatever it is with flying. Homer spit, Kenai Peninsula, Denali, Top of the World Highway, Valdez, North Pole, Circle, Lake Louise, AK, Chena Hot Springs, Thompson Pass, Skagway, Stewart/Hyder, etc all reachable and enjoyed cheaply by RV but try a commercial flight and be sure to bring the deed to your home and hope it's enough. ( to 9-1/2 weeks of enjoyment rather than a few days or minutes of actual views.
Time is the luxury you should have planned for many years prior along with having the reasonable financial means by thinking ahead. To the best of my knowledge, we only have one life to live and money and time management is so important before they close the casket.
Just my thoughts!
Well, crazy long lines of daily traffic is something we don't have here on the lakeshore. We live in Michigan and have crossed over to Canada well over 50 times with RV's and never had any such issue with weight. Been to Alaska 4 times on a cruise ship, flying, and driving all the way from Michigan and crossed the border so many times doing so. Even rented a 6 place Cessna with the pilot to sight see for 3 hours.
Seen dozens of wales, otters, seals, dolphins and many other sea animals etc and calving glaciers in many areas too but so few from a small plane as but a cruise ship up very close like a hundred yards away. Still, our trips to Alaska were so much better and could stop where and when we wanted rather than look quick as we'll be past whatever it is with flying. Homer spit, Kenai Peninsula, Denali, Top of the World Highway, Valdez, North Pole, Circle, Lake Louise, AK, Chena Hot Springs, Thompson Pass, Skagway, Stewart/Hyder, etc all reachable and enjoyed cheaply by RV but try a commercial flight and be sure to bring the deed to your home and hope it's enough. ( to 9-1/2 weeks of enjoyment rather than a few days or minutes of actual views.
Time is the luxury you should have planned for many years prior along with having the reasonable financial means by thinking ahead. To the best of my knowledge, we only have one life to live and money and time management is so important before they close the casket.
Just my thoughts!
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