Good Things Happening! Just under the surface...

Almost exactly a year ago, I read an article on Marieclaire.com called On Thin Ice: Can the Fashion Industry Help Save the Planet? I was almost immediately convinced that I had to take the family to Alaska to go and see these glaciers for ourselves. I wanted the kids to experience it...before they were gone. We decided the most practical way (there's a backstory here) was by cruise. Sustainability feature - not likely, but if you've ever thought about making the journey, this is one way. There was so much to do, and we saw so much. I recount some of our journey, and some of the emotions along the way here.

Links:

The Marie Claire article: http://www.marieclaire.com/fashion/a22093/fashion-industry-climate-change-solution/

Our cruise choice: https://www.princess.com/learn/cruise-destinations/alaska-cruises/one-way/vancouver/index.jsp

Our taxi service in Ketchikan: http://www.ketchikantaxicabtours.com/

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