2014 Wrap-up

I started 2014 by celebrating New Years in Christchurch, New Zealand and the year evolved from there. On January 3rd, I moved on to Australia for some epic adventures (admittedly I still have some posts to write from that trip). Continue reading 2014 Wrap-up

Something New: Fileting Halibut

Bald Eagle Eating

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

Halibut Fishing in Deep Creek, Alaska

Nanette and I

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

The Rock in Bay of Islands

The Rock

One of the most unique places I stayed while in New Zealand was The Rock.  It is car ferry that has been converted into a floating hostel.  The best part of the trip was the crew, especially Captain Rowan. The Continue reading The Rock in Bay of Islands

Belize Sailing Adventure – Part 3

Palm and Kayaks

If you missed parts one and two of my Belize Sailing Adventure, check them out here and here. The morning of day three there wasn’t any change in the weather.  I was most surprised that even though the wind was Continue reading Belize Sailing Adventure – Part 3

Belize Sailing Adventure – Part 1

English Caye

To say we had an exciting few days is a major understatement.  It actually started Tuesday when our three-day sailing, snorkeling, camping trip was postponed until Thursday.  The postponement was a great call.  Tuesday night it poured and Wednesday it Continue reading Belize Sailing Adventure – Part 1

Lake Tye in Monroe Washington

Clouds at Sunset

Our little town of Monroe, Washington has a little lake…a popular little lake.  It’s man-made is stocked with rainbow trout every spring, but it also has other activities like a walking path along it’s perimeter, a playground, a swimming beach, Continue reading Lake Tye in Monroe Washington

Bob Herman Wildlife Preserve at Thomas’ Eddy

Foggy Road

As I mentioned in this week’s Photos of the Week post, I attempted to capture the sunrise again in Snohomish, Washington.  Although the fog, decided that was not going to happen, I still want to share my photos and some Continue reading Bob Herman Wildlife Preserve at Thomas’ Eddy

Photo Journal of Ninichik, Alaska

Eagle at Deep Creek

As I sit here with my Milepost getting ready to plan my next trip home to Alaska, I can’t help reminiscing about my last trip through some of the photos I took.  These were pre-DSLR, so I’m hoping to get Continue reading Photo Journal of Ninichik, Alaska