Tag Archives: Alaska
Throwback to Talkeetna, Alaska
I was going through my Alaska photos and realized I never uploaded two of them. Probably because I didn’t want to overload flower pics. The flowers were so beautiful in Alaska! I’m not sure, but I think these are different … Continue reading
Something to Brighten Your Day
I’m pretty sure I took this photo in Alaska where the flowers were HUGE. That was such a surprise for me…forgot about the sun being out for hours and hours. I believe they’re petunias. Am slowly learning my way around … Continue reading
New Laptop and Monitor
I just got a new laptop and monitor, which I LOVE, but I need to learn my way around them. I also got a new version of Photoshop (my old version was 13 years old!) so I have a bit … Continue reading
Remembering Alaska
Was just going through my Alaska photos and thought I’d post one that didn’t make it before. (I took a LOT of photos there.) This was near Glacier Bay where the water was this incredible blue. I can’t recommend visiting … Continue reading
Roiling
Have to say I really miss traveling. It’s so strange to not go anywhere for months. I miss places like the Inside Passage of Alaska where this shot of roiling clouds was taken. But I am grateful to be alive … Continue reading
Surrounded by Beauty
One of my favorite parts of the Alaska cruise was going from Skagway to Juneau. I took a walk around the ship and couldn’t believe it: we were surrounded by nothing but sea, sky and mountains. I’ve never experienced anything … Continue reading
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The Unique Charm of Skagway, Alaska
In 1896, gold was found in the Klondike region of Canada’s Yukon Territory, and thousands of prospectors hit the small settlement of Skagway, Alaska. By June 1898, with a population between 8,000 and 10,000, Skagway was the largest city in … Continue reading
Leaving Glacier Bay
After we pulled away from Glacier Bay, we had scenery like this for a long time: The sun would come out once in a while, highlighting the mountains. I especially liked the cloud formations. And then there were islands. This … Continue reading
Glacier Bay
Mind if we go back to Alaska? One of my favorite stops on the cruise was Glacier Bay. Just so beautiful! See for yourself…. See the white thing on the left that looks like a waterfall? That’s what they call … Continue reading
Approaching Glacier Bay
I had been looking forward to Glacier Bay the whole trip and was not disappointed. The approach was quite beautiful too…. Great weekend, everyone! {carole}
Pearls & Prose 