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North America » United States » Alaska » Juneau September 6th 2006

Ladies and Gentlemen, please fasten your seat belts.....today is Wednesday and I will be flying out of Atlanta Friday morning to Juneau where I will board a small cruise ship with two of my best friends, Pam and Mary, for a 12 day cruise down to Seattle. Wahoo!!! When I return I will post pictures and my travel diary that I plan on keeping for the trip. Look forward to excursion exploits on Sitka, Ketchikan, Victoria BC and others. Meanwhile, enjoy my friend Vince's TravelBlog about his adventures in Russia, where he is working for a year, at vkramer515.... read more

North America » United States » Alaska » Juneau August 14th 2006

We did it!! Too much to write about now, but pics below - enjoy!!! xxx... read more
Diane conducts vows and blessing
Hurry up, we're freezing!
Through thick and thin...ice.

North America » United States » Alaska » Juneau August 13th 2006

Dear wedding watchers, Here's the news: We're still not married... yet! It turns out that Juneau is located in a temperate rainforest, and the funny thing about rainforests is that it rains a lot. Coming from Stornoway and Plymouth, we're not afraid of a little rain, so we started today with champers in the outdoor hot-tub (in the rain) got dressed in our wedding finery, went outside for pictures (in the rain), drove to the heliport (in the rain), and were astonished to find that we couldn't fly because of cloud. The outlook is similar for tomorrow, but a lot better for Monday, when we're also expecting a Pulitzer-prize winning National Geographic photographer to be on hand to take our wedding pics. So, get some more bubbly ready for Monday evening, hopefully we'll have another update ... read more
Paddling up for a closer look at the glacier
What do you mean I look like a red Michelin man?
We saw our first bear!!

North America » United States » Alaska » Juneau June 17th 2006

Finally, the moment we've all been waiting for... a blog entry that actually includes paddling! We finally finished up our business in Skagway on June 8, after a trip to the Yukon, the curing of the epoxy on Steph's boat, and the eagerly awaited arrival of our tent pole replacement. (YAY team Retlin!). Amidst lots of contradictory advice (opinions), we were faced with the decision of whether to shove off that night or to get a Voyageur start early the following morning. We opted for the early morning departure despite good conditions the night before. We saw Pete and Phil off on an overnight paddling trip of their own with a pizza from the Red Onion, and headed home for an early bedtime. Dawn (if there is such a thing here) found Lynn Canal mirror calm- ... read more
Mickie and Hobie Cat
Skagway Boat Ramp- launch site
A journey of 1500 miles....

North America » United States » Alaska » Juneau June 28th 2005

People travel to wonder at the height of the mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long course of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motion of the stars, and yet they pass by themselves without wondering.-St Augustine LINKS Name TRAVEL TIPS June 28, 2005, Tuesday This blog is out of sequence. Since we have had no cell connection or computer access, we have fallen behind a bit. We thought we would update you with some current info, and later backtrack. We arrived yesterday on the Fairweather . It is a spanking new high-speed ferry. : I (Note we traveled at 40 knots, and you never felt it. Bob met a young crewman and soon became friends he took Bob on a tour of the bridge. ... read more
Mendenhall Lake, Juneau
“Kayaking Kel” at Mendenhall Glacier
Shawn, our guide

North America » United States » Alaska » Juneau August 10th 2004

This morning when we parted our curtains, the calm expanse of Juneau harbor greeted our eyes. The water was as still as a mirror. A few quiet boats parted the serene surface. We soaked-in the blue scenery as we relaxed through breakfast. What a contrast off the ship! From dock to town, tourist traps pressed against the crowded sidewalks. At least four cruise ships dominated the waterfront, all with passengers eager to buy. We jostled our way through the crowds, only stopping to buy a lanyard for Ruth (more on this later). A few blocks back from the harbor, a quietly charming town revealed itself. With the mild climate and long light into the nights, flowers bloomed profusely. Climbing one of the steep streets, we saw a house with virtually no land, but adorned with flower ... read more
St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church
Origins of St Nicholas Orthodox Church
St Nicholas Orthodox Church

North America » United States » Alaska » Juneau September 9th 2003




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