Monthly Archives: January 2010

Alaska Sealife Center

Posted on January 30, 2010 by

Credits:  JSprague Cre8 kit template; JCrowley Beautiful Evidence papers; JSprague Kraft paper; KPertiet Botanist No. 4 We decided to explore Seward and have breakfast in town.  Instead, we stumbled upon this 2 story high building situated on the shores of … Continue reading →

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A Century-old Lighthouse

Posted on January 25, 2010 by

After a hearty breakfast of longganisa in Vigan, we wasted no time and found ourselves back on the road heading towards the northern most province on the western side of Luzon.  At some point along the narrow coastal road in … Continue reading →

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A Sneak Peek

Posted on January 24, 2010 by

A week of goal settings, team building activities and loads of adrenalin rush.  Here’s a sneak peek on the week that just was.

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A Taste of Ilocos

Posted on January 18, 2010 by

Credits: Papers by Pou You from the Pink & Me Kit. Food can be a landmark as surely as any monument ~ Patricia Volk If food can get a landmark status, I bet Bagnet will surely be it for the … Continue reading →

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The Kenai Fjord Surprise

Posted on January 15, 2010 by

Alaska was a surprise.  Didn’t think I’d enjoy it as much as I enjoyed it.  It was a great choice of a destination for my “big trip” that I aim to do every couple of years.  What an experience. We … Continue reading →

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Hubbard Glacier

Posted on January 10, 2010 by

The largest non-polar tidewater glacier in the world was one of the major highlights of our cruise adventure.  How could I have forgotten something that has made it to my “Top Picks” list?  Can I blame it on exhaustion from … Continue reading →

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Seward

Posted on January 9, 2010 by

Happy and pleased, we bid goodbye to the Ryndam recognizing the tail end of a wonderful adventure.  We took a cab to Moby Dick Hostel, our home for a night and there we slept once again on dry land. Seward … Continue reading →

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A Glimpse of Seward

Posted on January 5, 2010 by

Credits:  Chrissyw template, JSprague Brown Paper texture, JSprague “Home Away From Home” Brown Solid Paper Known as the gateway to Kenai Fjord National Park, Seward was where we ended our cruising.  Our next destination, Anchorage is just 126 miles away … Continue reading →

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Sitka

Posted on January 3, 2010 by

Nestled on Baranof Island and protected by a myriad of small-forested islands, Sitka is a town not lacking in character.  Aside from it being home to native Tlinglits with the cultures still being practiced today, it was also the capital … Continue reading →

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Eagles in Abundance

Posted on January 2, 2010 by

Bald Eagles have been the national bird of the U.S. since 1782.  While they are still protected under federal law, the birds are no longer “endangered” and about half of the 70,000 live in Alaska.  They are spotted year round … Continue reading →

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