August 16 to 20 we did a road trip from Juneau to Skagway (aboard the Alaska State Ferry Malaspina), then drove to Whitehorse and Haines Junction in Yukon Territory, Canada, then south to Haines, Alaska, where we caught the ferry back to Juneau.
It was fun exploring new country with M's cousin Ellen, who was visiting from Ohio. The video slide show gives some idea of what we did and saw. Highlights include a nice little cabin at Sundog Retreat outside of Whitehorse, the Beringia museum in Whitehorse, great dining at the Raven in Haines Junction, trout and grayling fishing at the Kathleen River south of Haines Junction, and a big brown bear along the Lutak River near Haines. Check it out...click on the little triangular "Play" button on the lower left of the photo, below.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Summer 2008 visit from Ohio
In August, 2008, we hosted Ellen and Martha. We caught the ferry to Tenakee Springs where we rented a house for a few days and enjoyed the little Southeast Alaska village, which has no cars. A nice little community of friendly people.
Then it was back to Juneau for fishing, shopping, etc. We put this little slide show together as a memento for Ellen and Martha.
Then it was back to Juneau for fishing, shopping, etc. We put this little slide show together as a memento for Ellen and Martha.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Hawaii for Christmas!
Just returned from 3 weeks on the island of Kauai - our first time in Hawaii. What a beautiful island, and everyone we met was pleasant and helpful. We had a great time swimming, snorkeling, boogie-boarding, surfing, hiking, fishing, and exploring.
There was a bit of a storm going when we arrived on Dec 16, with cloud cover and wind, that lasted for a few days. Eventually the clouds broke up and we had partly cloudy skies for most of the rest of the trip. The water stayed fairly rough, with breezes and brief showers most days, but temperatures were awesome - 70's and 80's the entire time. Our last day, Jan 6, was clear, warm and gorgeous. Wish we were still there...
Enjoy the little slide show of our adventures. Click on the triangular "Play" button on the lower left corner of the picture below. Photographers include Steve, Melissa, Luke, Hannah, and friend John.
There was a bit of a storm going when we arrived on Dec 16, with cloud cover and wind, that lasted for a few days. Eventually the clouds broke up and we had partly cloudy skies for most of the rest of the trip. The water stayed fairly rough, with breezes and brief showers most days, but temperatures were awesome - 70's and 80's the entire time. Our last day, Jan 6, was clear, warm and gorgeous. Wish we were still there...
Enjoy the little slide show of our adventures. Click on the triangular "Play" button on the lower left corner of the picture below. Photographers include Steve, Melissa, Luke, Hannah, and friend John.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
