As we hurry past, a brash young temptress calls to us from an upstairs window of the town brothel hotel.
Actually, this sweet young thing is probably earning money for college with a summer theatre job. Actors roam the street between showings, staying in character and trying to drum up business for the play.
One last quick dash down a side street stops me in my tracks in front of this antique store window, combining a fascinating time-warping view of the past with the present.
(as well as providing a contribution to
I wonder if that old license plate we saw in the window has travelled any of the roads leading to places suggested on this signpost...
if there are roads leading there.
(note to self: must look at a road map of Alaska)
I think this rusted handle, beautifully showcased on an even rustier door, would make a fine addition to the collection in that antique shop.
All that sight-seeing has made me hungry. What say we stop in the ship's Lido Restaurant for a little snack before supper? For entertainment, we can watch a crew member wash the windows in the rain.
One last look at the fresh snow on the mountains above the rain-soaked deck as we say so long to Skagway.
More mountains to come.
Be sure to bundle up for our next stop,
that's all I'm saying.
A variety of shots. Great.
ReplyDeleteJim,
DeleteVariety is the spice of life--and of blogs, so I'm told. Thanks for your visit.
Did "Miss Sally" fix you with a good... Friends ? (Sorry it remind of a line in the tv show, Friends... There is also a miss Sally who is in same line of work in Terry Pratchett's universe).
ReplyDeleteThis trip must have been awesome : thanks for sharing those moment with us.
Tsuki
DeleteMiss Sally was, I'm sure, a very wholesome girl who was just reenacting the life and times of the former Miss Sallys who, I'm sure, had plenty of...um..."friends" during their day (and nights).
Will have to read some Terry Pratchett books.
Thanks for your visit.
Looks like one of those parka and ride programs.
ReplyDeleteDCW,
Delete"I don't want to get all mushy here, but you sleigh me with your dogged punnage," she said in a husky voice.
The faux-harlot is adorable! The shot of the boat, fog & mountains stunning. Do you really have to leave Skagway already???? OK, I'm already bundling up for the next stop. xxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteJann,
DeleteShe seemed so into her role, playing it with great glee and abandon. I guess it had become her alter-ego this late in the tourist season. It was a mad dash around the town, for sure but, alas, that's all the time I had for gathering blog fodder.
You look adorable in your woollies!
A great serie of photos, and a perfect post for Weekend reflections!
ReplyDeleteHansHB,
DeleteWhen I took that reflection shot, I thought in the back of my mind, "This will do nicely for the Weekend Reflections meme when I get back home. I'm so glad you agree. Thanks for stopping by.
Oh boy! Bundling up for those mountains :) Love all your photos, but that is incredible. Still finding little images in it! :)
ReplyDeleteI meant #2 is incredible. :) Seems I have trouble forming sentences :)
DeleteMystic,
DeleteI quite understand your difficulty with forming sentences after that nasty stumble-tumble you took a couple of weeks ago. I'm glad to hear you're up for the mountains and well-bundled. Careful not to get lost in that reflected world...or is that our natural state of being human?
Oooo - love that - "not to get lost in that reflected world" :) made me laugh - ouch those ribs... Hmmmm - what is real and what is illusion... love it!
DeleteOh, this is so surreal, the whole thing - the cruise and the town both. Washing the windows in the rain....! The door handle is a simply wonderful photo. Thanks for taking me with you on this trip ..
ReplyDeleteJenny,
DeleteI am so pleased that a world-traveller such as yourself enjoys the sights shared here. I must admit, the whole trip, especially the cruise ship part, seemed rather surreal to me as well. The weather changed quickly and dramatically that day, but the window-washer seemed well prepared.
What a great selection of photos. Love the reflection shots and the rusty handle. That parting shot of the mounting is just amazing. You make me want to travel.. sigh!
ReplyDeleteHilary,
DeleteThis little selection was in my grab-bag of leftovers from my day out in Skagway, kind of like browsing the aisles of a junk/antiques shop, full of disparate treasures. If you think that parting shot of the mountain is amazing...just wait!
;-)
Oh what joy ! Thank you very much for this escape !
ReplyDeleteRobert,
DeleteIf my offerings bring you joy, I am more than gratified.
Are you sure you didn't dream all this ???
ReplyDeleteI suppose you had some hot broth to warm you up at the hotel ?
Am loving your reflection here, while trying not to fall in love, even if just temporarily, with the tempting temptress... she seems to be so enjoying her role, and well casted for it... She'd be a good one for luring passing ships onto the rocks with her siren call... I'd say your cruiser was fortunate to get away unscathed...
Owen,
DeleteNot entirely sure that I didn't dream it all. Though, I do have the photos, if not the t-shirt, mug, fridge magnet, placemat, or tea-towel to prove that I was there.
The temptress did indeed have a sweet siren call that wafted down from on high, inviting passers-by to come on in and enjoy the show. I guess the town is lucky that the cruise ships parked at the end of the street in the harbour don't cast off their moorings and sail straight down the main thoroughfare to heed her husky call.
J'aime beaucoup toutes les photos et j'ai un petit faible pour le jeune femme à la fenêtre.
ReplyDeleteRenée,
DeleteQuel plaisir de te voir ici avec nous en voyage! La jeune femme était très charmante, c'est vrai. Est-ce qu tu te souviens que moi, j'etais déjà danseuse de can-can, il y a longtemps? Eh oui. Peut-être moi aussi, j'avais une certaine charme, sans vraiment savoir. Pas pour moi à dire, je suppose.
Gros becs à toi.
xo
Je me souviens que tu étais danseuse et que oh oui, tu avais un certain charme, un charme certain, même.
DeleteDidn't we all!
DeleteWhat's that interesting black vehicle behind the license plate? I'm sure it must have tales to tell!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the next episode,maybe just as well we can't feel the weather.
Ruby
Ruby,
DeleteIf I remember rightly, the vehicle was a well-maintained, obviously cherished, old pick-up truck that, I believe, was the business vehicle for the antiques shop. Not sure why I didn't photograph it; I think there was a bit too much traffic to step out into the middle of the street to get a good shot of it.
With your experience of the Scottish Highlands, I think you'd fare well with the damp chill air.
Louciao, you continue to keep us enthralled with these lovely shots! The snow on the mountains shot is simply amazing! I love the rusty hinge as well! Oh, and I'm bundled up and ready for the next port of call! :)
ReplyDeleteBella,
DeleteYou look adorable in your down-filled jacket!
Now you might not have noticed but I have been away lately - imagine my syurprise then when last week I was returning from a work trip and on the plane, in the very seat infront of me, was a man wearing a cap and across the back it read SKAGWAY. Ah you gotta love th euniverse!!
ReplyDeleteSaj,
DeleteAh, the universe sends us secret messages that only we are able to interpret, if appropriately tuned in. I think things like that are signs from loved ones far away that they are thinking of us--as I have been of you, so noticeable by your absence.
A great series of photographs, especially love the reflections. Looks like a wonderful part of the world.
ReplyDeleteGillian,
DeleteSo pleased you enjoyed this little mix of photos--rather like a miscellaneous shelf in that antiques shop, except new and shiny. Definitely an area with its own particular charm.
I have never been on a cruise. what was it like spending time on the ship. did it feel long enough. what was your room like.
ReplyDeleteI love the mountain shots!
Gwen,
DeleteWe were on a 7 day cruise and it felt plenty long enough--actually, just right. It was mostly fun, though there were times when the whole enterprise seemed very bizarre to me. I liked the rolling motion, sometimes pronounced but usually subtle, of the sea beneath us. There's a fair bit of entertainment and things to occupy one's time: some talks, demos; a variety of entertainment in the evenings. I think it would be really enjoyable to be travelling with a group engaged in a particular workshop activity, such as jewellery making {;-D}
or knitting, etc. The food is fabulous. The overall decor is quite splendid. We booked last minute and could only get an inside room (ie. not even a porthole)which made it weird not ever knowing if it was day or night when we were in our cabin. But, even with 3 of us sharing, it didn't seem cramped. It's like a very small hotel room. There are some folks who just fall in love with cruising and can't get enough. I think, for me, this is likely a once in a lifetime experience.
I liked hearing your take on it.. and anyway with so much to do it wouldn't matter if you had an inside room 'cause you were probably only there to sleep. I really sounds like another world.. cruising really is the thing many people are doing for their holidays now, and I can see why many people would find it very entertaining.
DeleteGwen,
DeleteYou're right, we were mostly only in the room to sleep, and have a glass of wine before supper.
Really like being on board a floating world of illusion.
Les dernières photos sont magnifiques. La glace, la neige, le nord, c'est frette, mais Dieu que c'est beau! Et la photographe l'a bien rendu. Bravo.
ReplyDeleteI know that you are not one to shy away from the cold! Je suis contente que tu aimes mes efforts photographiques.
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