Travel, Photography, and Other Fun Adventures
by Alaska Girl at Heart
I love to travel…it’s probably obvious to most people. I travel a lot (for someone living in the US). But, when I’m away there are some things I really, really miss…especially when traveling internationally. Obviously…Family, Friends, and My Furry Kids Continue reading 10 Things I Miss While Traveling
There are only a couple of options to get to an island…by boat or by plane. I’ve taken both to get to Caye Caulker, but I definitely have a preference. First let me share some details so you can make Continue reading To and From Caye Caulker
While known as the Belize Barrier Reef in Belize, it’s actually part of the Mesoamerican Reef System (the second largest in the world). I’ve snorkeled this area many times over the last four years and this year I snorkeled it Continue reading Snorkeling the Belize Barrier Reef
During my recent visit to San Ignacio, I made my third visit to the Mayan ruins of Caracol (meaning Snail, but it’s original name was Three-Hills Water) but this trip was noticeably different. The military escort was no longer a Continue reading Additional Military Presence at Caracol
My day started out great…except for maybe the 1:15am alarm. Unlike me…I had actually packed the previous day (Thanksgiving). Normally I wait until the last possible moment. Maybe I’ve learned my lesson, but I doubt it. I had enough time Continue reading Getting To Belize
It feels like forever since I’ve traveled even though I did visit my family in Alaska this summer. I head back to Belize tomorrow and am excited to see my friends there and also introduce my friend Barb to this Continue reading Headed Back to Belize
When I visited Alaska in July, I insisted on learning how to filet halibut. How could an Alaska Girl not have already learned this? Sure I’ve always helped, but I haven’t completely fileted a halibut myself. Lucky for me Captain Continue reading Something New: Fileting Halibut
I’m a lucky girl. My parents live in Ninilchik, Alaska which resides on the famous Kenai Peninsula. Being a major sports fishing area, I get to go fishing every time I visit. And, even during the years I can’t visit Continue reading Halibut Fishing in Deep Creek, Alaska
On September 11th – National Day of Service and Remembrance my employer, Outerwall (the company behind Coinstar and Redbox), joined forces with 21 Acres and Growing Veterans. We spent the day working along veterans and the staff of 21 acres Continue reading Volunteering: 21 Acres and Growing Veterans
Very near where I stayed in Sydney was Hyde Park. I enjoyed roaming around the elaborate statues and old stately buildings. Here are some of my favorites from my afternoon at Hyde Park. Main Fountain and St. Mary’s Cathedral St. Continue reading Hyde Park in Sydney