Hair cuts and massage... I tried to pick the place with the biggest 'Hair Cuts' sign but it quickly got iffy when the stylist showed up in pumps and a see through blouse with a hot pink bra - but she had the electric clippers in hand and seemed to know which was the working end! She did a fine job on the hair, and though the shampoo event seemed to go on and on, with occasional references to upgrade possibilities, I got out quick and moved on to dental adventures... So I've arrived in Bangkok. Maybe 14 hours in two [View Full Entry]

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Boating the outer coast... kayaking the rock gardens of Cape Spencer... hiking ice field glaciers... no, every year my most dangerous moments are right after they hand me the keys and say, 'Take a right then another...' and 20 minutes later I'm on I-5, downtown Seattle, rush hour traffic, 60 miles an hour, its dark, raining and me at the wheel. This year at least it wasn't raining. Life in the Alaskan bush does not prep one for this stuff... but I survived it. Sure feels reassuring to have that walk-away insurance, so long as I survive the crash. [View Full Entry]

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Snowshoed out through the crane flats in Gustavus. Not a crane to be seen. 8 degrees F but full sun and the wind at my back so not so cold. [View Full Entry]

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That's -21 C and my legs still sting from just walking between buildings. It is usually raining, overcast and dark this this time of year and I am always glad to get out. But this year is like another planet. If the ticket weren't burning a hole in my pocket I might hang out and learn to cross country ski... but... Next thursday it is off to Thailand/Cambodia/Laos. Shall I bring the inflatable kayak or not??? Would be a kick but to lug it around for 2 months... [View Full Entry]

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