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Category Archives: Commentary
“Afternoon of the Fauns”
Interesting experience this afternoon. While walking our dog around the house, I happened upon a pair of baby deer under the cypress tree by the lagoon. I first realized there was one lying under the tree when I saw the … Continue reading
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Easter Reminiscences
Just four years ago, on Easter Sunday, 2015, Billie and I were in Paris and actually attended services at the Notre Dame de Paris. It was a special opportunity that came with a very special river cruise that began in … Continue reading
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June 15 & 16 – Cruising the Inside Passage to Vancouver
Our last days aboard the Golden Princess were spent cruising the Inside Passage to the port in Vancouver where our cruise ended on the morning of June 16. The scenery along the way was eye-popping. One of the big surprises … Continue reading
June 14 – Ketchikan
Today we cruise toward Ketchikan, Alaska’s first city, known as the “Salmon Capital of the World” and the “City of Totems.” Along the way we passed a family of humpback whales. Judging by the backs in view and the number … Continue reading
June 13 – Juneau and Whale Watching
Today we visit the capital city of Juneau, where the saying is that you can only arrive by boat, by plane, or by birth canal (the city is on an island with no bridge to the mainland). The city sights … Continue reading
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June 10 – Hubbard Glacier
Today we cruised past the mammoth Hubbard Glacier, one of Alaska’s advancing glaciers. It is more than six miles wide where it meets the ocean, and the face is up to 400 feet tall. Icebergs 3 to 4 stories in … Continue reading
June 9 – Wasilla to Anchorage to Whittier
Today we traveled from the Mt. McKinley Wilderness Lodge to meet our cruise ship at the port in Whittier, passing through Wasilla and Anchorage, then along the Turnagain Arm of the Cook Inlet, and finally through the tunnel to Whittier. … Continue reading
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June 8- Train to Talkeetna and Mt. McKinley Wilderness Lodge
Today we boarded the train for Talkeetna, AK. These observation cars gave us a great view of the surrounding mountains and, at one point, another chance to view Denali. Unfortunately, the mountain was shrouded in snow clouds as we passed … Continue reading
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June 7 – Denali National Park
This day we boarded a modified school bus to travel about 60 miles into Denali National Park. The road extends only 92 miles into the park (it doesn’t go all the way to Denali), but we were able to go … Continue reading
And then they were gone…
A day later, the fawns were still there, waiting patiently for Mama Doe to come back for them. Apparently she leaves them in a safe location for a short time, then moves them along to another place before they attract … Continue reading →