Monthly Archives: August 2015
Tour de France – la premiere parties (part one)
Prior to heading out onto The Camino, we are spending a few days in France getting acclimated. Our travel agent at AAA recommended Toulouse, as it would be central to some places we want to see, all of which require … Continue reading
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Daze like this
Today was as long, if not longer than we expected. We went through so many que lines, I felt like a mouse in an elaborate maze looking for cheese. Too many people too many shoes too many escalators ( 12 … Continue reading
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Leaving on a Jet Plane…
So this morning is finally here. Even though I can sleep in, I am up at the crack of dawn. With any luck this will translate into being able to sleep on the plane. The morning is soft and quiet … Continue reading
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Threads of Anxiousness
Any trip short or long involves some sort of anxiety, and being an accomplished procrastinator especially hightens the sensation. Checklists are made, gear is organized, prepared and/or purchased. Contingency plans are developed. Responsibilities are transferred. Life, oddly enough, seems to … Continue reading
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And the Fish Goes On…
As with all good things, they must come to an end…or at least be put on pause, until the next opportunity to engage in said good thing. On our last day of fishing we awoke to heavy rainfall. At least … Continue reading
Got Grapes?
Another rainy morning, but we head out all the same. Ya never really know what it’s goining to be like till you get out there. We reach the mouth of the bay and find a fleet of boats jigging for … Continue reading
Rain Forest
I awake to the sound of a dog’s raspy bark that is quickly replaced by the soft and constant patter of rainfall on the surface of water outside my window. The sun has not risen, but the sky is far … Continue reading
Fish Tales
Blessed with remarkable weather…for the Alaskan rain forest (Coastal Temperate Rain Forest– one of 6 or 7 in the world) we had no trouble our first venture out filling the cooler with, as we like to call them…Nice Fish. Small … Continue reading
Slow boat to Angoon
Up earlier than one would ever like after the previous days lengthy travel. We have rallied for our next leg of the journey. The hotel van takes us to the ferry docks, where we will catch the Chenega ferry to … Continue reading
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North to Alaska…
The getting to Alaska is quite a feat, and basically takes an entire day of travel, especiall when you “cash-in” airline miles. I should have known better, but I’m cheap so what can I say. It’s kind of a pisser … Continue reading
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