July 28, 2025

JUNEAU, ALASKA, USA - part 2

We found this spot before heading to the Glacier Park. We all tried different ethnics treats and it was yummy!

On the way into Mendenhall Glacier Park we saw some tourist plunging in the icy waters and ran into several other ship people who had traveled up here, it's about 12 miles up from Port.

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Sadly, we had to head back towards town for me to get back on the Ship, but first we did a drive by of the famous Govenor's Mansion in Juneau to see if " you can see Russia from my front door". A line made famous by Tina Fey on SNL imitating then Governor Sarah Palin during her vice presidency run, with John McCain. You cannot see Russia! Area surrounded by mountain ranges.


I had to say a quick farewell to the Miller's and Juneau but hope to see them again soon! Perhaps Christmas break!!

Thanks for tons of FUN !!

2nd YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF SAILING THE WORLD

By Pat Patrick • October 1, 2026
WOW!! I can't believe it has been two years of sailing around the World already for me and my fellow shipmates on the Villa Vie Odyssey! We left Belfast, Ireland back on September 30, 2024 and it has been such a great adventure to date! We have been to 201 different ports, some more than once, during those two years, with much more to come!

APOPO, SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA

By Pat Patrick • September 29, 2026
Before coming to Cambodia , I sadly have to admit I was unaware of the landmine problems they face. On our first night in Siem Reap, where we hiked up the hill to try and see the sunset views, there was a small band of men playing instruments and our tuk tuk driver explained to me they were victims of landmine explosions who had lost limbs or their sight and were trying to make money via donations to support their families.

Ta Prohm Temple ( AKA Lara Croft: Tomb Raider), CAMBODIA

By Pat Patrick • September 28, 2026
I rallied for our last temple of the morning, because I heard this one was unique and I think it was my favorite. Ta Prohm was built starting in 1186 by King Jayavarman VII as a Buddhist monastery and university dedicated to the king's mother. It was left mostly un-restored so that huge banyan and silk cotton trees grow directly over and through the walls. In 2001, the Lara Croft: Tomb Raider movie was filmed here.