Kenai Fjords, the Final Fjord
Kenai Fjords We missed two fjords already (Tracy’s Arm and Glacier Bay). We were there, but we could see very little due to the low [...]
“Welcome to Sitka”
At Sitka, the final port on our cruise, we were blessed with sunshine and 60 degree temperatures. It doesn't get any better than this in Alaska. [...]
Elusive Alaska
Elusive Alaska They say parts of Alaska get as much as 60 sunny days a year. If I had thought about that with any clarity, [...]
Everything is Black and White to Me
It's Black & White Time The weather has been mostly cloudy with a bit of rain. Little did we realize that the Alaska coastline is [...]
Whale Tales
Whale Tales I have a new love and Sasha is her name. I believe she is of Russian descent making her home just off the [...]
Photography Tour – Camera Optional?
Photography Tour: Haines, Alaska Jeff and I are all excited for this Haines excursion, a photography tour to capture the local scenery and wildlife. We'll [...]
The Bergy Bit Trail
Glaciers, Calving and Bergy Bits Glacier's beget icebergs in a process called calving. When the terminus becomes unstable due to forward movement of the glacier, [...]
Gone Fishin’
Gone Fishin' We sent out our email away message saying we are on vacation, akin to hanging up the “Gone Fishin’” sign of years ago. [...]
Eagles and Lumberjacks
Eagles Ketchikan is our first Alaskan stop on our cruise up the coast. It is also the first time either of us has been to [...]
The best camera is the one you have with you
Our Vancouver Sunset We were set up to photograph the skyline of Vancouver. This was the one shot we wanted during our quick stopover on our [...]