2 Aug 2014
We left Moose Jaw this am, heading to Edgely North Dakota to stay at my friends Collette and Jason's place for the night, they were not there this night as they had gone to Fargo to say goodby to their son Brookston who has joined the guards, he is on his way to boot camp, then in January he will be attending college. Watered the plants and had a good nights sleep.
3 Aug 2014
Left Edgely this am and headed for Canistota South Dakota, arrived around 4:30, good thing we had reservations for the week as everything had no vacancies, this week is Sturgis bike week there were litterly hundreds of bikes on the road, Went to a popular steak house for supper at Battle Creek had a delicious steak. back to the motel and visited with some of the bikers, Oh to be young again.
4 Aug 2014
Today would of been my dads birthday he would be 97 yrs old. I know he and mum would have loved to see all the bikes. This am we had our first treatment, came back and rested most of the rest of the day, went to the hotel for all you can eat pizza, not too bad. We sat with some Amish people very interesting to hear of their culture, many of them come here for treatments, from all over the place
5 Aug 2014
Went for an XRay then for a treatment, the Dr can see some arthritis in my lower back but he has helped me quite a bit, will have 3 more treatments this week.
This afternoon we went to Sioux falls and did some shopping bought some new bedding, Went to the Casino and had supper then back to the Motel.
Havn't taken any pictures lately all around here is corn fields for many miles.
These are Texas Bluebonnets
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Friday, August 1, 2014
Moose Jaw
This is a real catch up blog
21 July 2014
Today we took a ride around Abbottsford, then went for ice cream to a dairy farm where they make their own ice cream it was really good.
Came back and had a great visit.
22 July 2014
Today we left Corrine & Larry's after a great visit see you again soon, we stopped into Chilliwack to see my friend Veroncia & Geoff, had tea and supper with them then we left around 7pm and went to Kentucky Alleyne Provincial Park this is near Merritt BC, my friends Theresa, Derrick, & Cassia are the managers here, this is a very nice park it has no amenities but very pretty.
23 July 2014
We had a tour of the park from Cassia she showed us the frogs that were coming up from the lake to go to the woods, they do this each year and they built parkways for them to come up and to go under the road so they don't get run over, there are thousands of them, they live in the woods for a few years them come back to the lake to mate, this is similar to the salmon.
Cassia had lunch with us nice to have a little one visit. After lunch it looked like a storm coming in so we decided to leave as we would be caught on a gravel road, good thing we did it stormed there for 2 more days.
We went to Kelowna, then called my friend who is at Shushawap falls RV park near Enderby, we need to let her know we would be there a day earlier, Had fish & chips for supper at Lord Chumleys in Kelowna, then headed to Enderby, called the park to let them know we were almost there so they could open the gate, we were asked if we were in a storm, no we weren't it must have been ahead of us, they had no power and there were many branches and gazebos down it was a mess, the power didn't come on until 2am. So we visited my friend Judy by flashlight.
24 July 2014
It is still raining so no going around the park for a walk this is a very nice park and so well kept. This evening we went to the Golf club at Mable lake lovely club and good food.
25July 2014
We left here this am to head to Lake Louise, stopping at Field to hopefully see a train go thru the tunnels, no such luck, but the trees have grown up so much it is hard to see.
We went to Lake Louise, for me it was a disappointment the glacier has receded so much and it was not as beautiful as when it was right down to the lake.
We tried to go up the icefields parkway to go to the new walk out they have there. When we asked the fellow at the ticket booth how far up it was he asked if we were thinking of going now we of course said yes he told us it closed at 5pm, we were disappointed oh well, onward to Banff, as usual a very busy place lots of tourists from all over the world. Had supper then headed toward Calgary we stayed at a casino just before Calgary. Free can't beat that.
26 July 2014
We are headed to Moose Jaw but first we have to go to Ikea had breakfast for both of us and with coffee a full breakfast cost $4:29 what a deal, bought a few things then headed to Moose Jaw. We arrived home by 7pm a long day but nice to be back.
From here to now we have been catching up getting things cleaned out.
Sat we head to South Dakota to see a Dr about our backs he has been recommended very highly, Phil has been there before and it has really helped him.
Will put some more pictures from where I left off Hope you have enjoyed this trip.
another view from the gondala
Top of the mountain
Trying out the bobsled
21 July 2014
Today we took a ride around Abbottsford, then went for ice cream to a dairy farm where they make their own ice cream it was really good.
Came back and had a great visit.
22 July 2014
Today we left Corrine & Larry's after a great visit see you again soon, we stopped into Chilliwack to see my friend Veroncia & Geoff, had tea and supper with them then we left around 7pm and went to Kentucky Alleyne Provincial Park this is near Merritt BC, my friends Theresa, Derrick, & Cassia are the managers here, this is a very nice park it has no amenities but very pretty.
23 July 2014
We had a tour of the park from Cassia she showed us the frogs that were coming up from the lake to go to the woods, they do this each year and they built parkways for them to come up and to go under the road so they don't get run over, there are thousands of them, they live in the woods for a few years them come back to the lake to mate, this is similar to the salmon.
Cassia had lunch with us nice to have a little one visit. After lunch it looked like a storm coming in so we decided to leave as we would be caught on a gravel road, good thing we did it stormed there for 2 more days.
We went to Kelowna, then called my friend who is at Shushawap falls RV park near Enderby, we need to let her know we would be there a day earlier, Had fish & chips for supper at Lord Chumleys in Kelowna, then headed to Enderby, called the park to let them know we were almost there so they could open the gate, we were asked if we were in a storm, no we weren't it must have been ahead of us, they had no power and there were many branches and gazebos down it was a mess, the power didn't come on until 2am. So we visited my friend Judy by flashlight.
24 July 2014
It is still raining so no going around the park for a walk this is a very nice park and so well kept. This evening we went to the Golf club at Mable lake lovely club and good food.
25July 2014
We left here this am to head to Lake Louise, stopping at Field to hopefully see a train go thru the tunnels, no such luck, but the trees have grown up so much it is hard to see.
We went to Lake Louise, for me it was a disappointment the glacier has receded so much and it was not as beautiful as when it was right down to the lake.
We tried to go up the icefields parkway to go to the new walk out they have there. When we asked the fellow at the ticket booth how far up it was he asked if we were thinking of going now we of course said yes he told us it closed at 5pm, we were disappointed oh well, onward to Banff, as usual a very busy place lots of tourists from all over the world. Had supper then headed toward Calgary we stayed at a casino just before Calgary. Free can't beat that.
26 July 2014
We are headed to Moose Jaw but first we have to go to Ikea had breakfast for both of us and with coffee a full breakfast cost $4:29 what a deal, bought a few things then headed to Moose Jaw. We arrived home by 7pm a long day but nice to be back.
From here to now we have been catching up getting things cleaned out.
Sat we head to South Dakota to see a Dr about our backs he has been recommended very highly, Phil has been there before and it has really helped him.
Will put some more pictures from where I left off Hope you have enjoyed this trip.
This is the way to roast marshmallows
The group that went to see the bears
Cameron Wendy Rita & Seth
The Totem that the children painted the scales
Fishing at the base of the fish ladder most people disagree with this
Looking down from the gondola from the glass bottom
Top of the mountain
Going up in the fog
Taking up the bikes and the riders
Corrine & Larry's backyard the pond and look at the back you can see the huge lilly
Western toadlett
No fear Cassia is picking them up and putting them back in the run
A cut in the mountain on the #1 Hwy
One of the tunnels at Field
The glacier at Lake Louise
Bridges over the Hwy for the animals can cross easily
Banff Springs Hotel
The end of the mountains
Going into the foothills
Hope you will keep watching not going to be posting too much for awhile
Monday, July 21, 2014
Abbotsford
18 July 2014
Getting caught up. This could be a long one hopefully pictures as well.
This morning we went to a restaurant on the water front to listen to a group play over the noon hour it was quite good. Then we went to Potlatch park there were many buildings and totem poles, one of the poles has feathers on the bottom made out of wood, the children that come there paint these feathers then they are attached to the pole, it is a nice idea to get the children involved.
We got on the ferry around 4:00pm went and had showers, got my pictures together then went to sleep for a few hours.
19 July 2014
Arrived in Prince Rupert around 4am had a good sleep on the ferry so started to drive, and of course it was raining and I rained all day so I kept driving well it ended up being a marathon day, we did stop to watch some natives fishing in Moricetown BC. we ended up driving to Clinton, like I said a marathon day.
20 July 2014
We took the road down the sea to sky highway to Whistler it was quite cloudy most of the way, when we got to Whistler we decided to do the peak to peak even though it was quite cloudy but we thoroughly enjoyed it, we left Whistler around 4:30 and drove to Abbotsford to my friends Corrine & Larry's we are staying here a couple of days so nice to see them and the family again.
Where they do Ocean Ranching
Getting caught up. This could be a long one hopefully pictures as well.
This morning we went to a restaurant on the water front to listen to a group play over the noon hour it was quite good. Then we went to Potlatch park there were many buildings and totem poles, one of the poles has feathers on the bottom made out of wood, the children that come there paint these feathers then they are attached to the pole, it is a nice idea to get the children involved.
We got on the ferry around 4:00pm went and had showers, got my pictures together then went to sleep for a few hours.
19 July 2014
Arrived in Prince Rupert around 4am had a good sleep on the ferry so started to drive, and of course it was raining and I rained all day so I kept driving well it ended up being a marathon day, we did stop to watch some natives fishing in Moricetown BC. we ended up driving to Clinton, like I said a marathon day.
20 July 2014
We took the road down the sea to sky highway to Whistler it was quite cloudy most of the way, when we got to Whistler we decided to do the peak to peak even though it was quite cloudy but we thoroughly enjoyed it, we left Whistler around 4:30 and drove to Abbotsford to my friends Corrine & Larry's we are staying here a couple of days so nice to see them and the family again.
Where they do Ocean Ranching
Whale tale
At the bear fortress
400 year old totem poles
At the Totem Forest
Getting eagle ready to release when they cover their head they are very relaxed
The release
Seals on the buoy
Wouldn't we like one of these with your own helicopter
Nathan the master showing how it is done
Eagles fishing
Mumma with 2 babies
Caught a fish
Creek Street
Pacific Sunset
Check this he looks like he is laughing
Will catch up more tomorrow
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Ketchikan
Today we spent time this am on the computer getting caught up.. Went to the Totem Heritage
center very interesting.
Went for seafood chowder for lunch, another delicious one.
After lunch we went to the Alaska discovery Center they showed a film about the Tongass National Forest it is the biggest rainforest in the world, it comprises of 17 million acres it is huge.it talked about the ego system, the fishing, hunting and logging in the area.
Took a ride on the free bus around the town, can't beat free.
Met the young group for supper they made a meal for 60 people, lasagna, garlic bread salad and chicken, chocolate pudding for desert, yum
We had a devotion and a speaker he was very interesting, I love to see the young ones so interested in the message.
Now we are here at McDonalds getting caught up but no pics yet still to slow.
Next post in Canada
center very interesting.
Went for seafood chowder for lunch, another delicious one.
After lunch we went to the Alaska discovery Center they showed a film about the Tongass National Forest it is the biggest rainforest in the world, it comprises of 17 million acres it is huge.it talked about the ego system, the fishing, hunting and logging in the area.
Took a ride on the free bus around the town, can't beat free.
Met the young group for supper they made a meal for 60 people, lasagna, garlic bread salad and chicken, chocolate pudding for desert, yum
We had a devotion and a speaker he was very interesting, I love to see the young ones so interested in the message.
Now we are here at McDonalds getting caught up but no pics yet still to slow.
Next post in Canada
Ketchikan
I am posting all these days in one we are having trouble with wifi, still no pictures they just won't download so when I get back to Canada in a few days I will make a few posts of pictures.
16 July 2014
Today we took a drive to Totem Bite, this place was named by the natives because it was a small inlet and it looked like the piece of land had a big bite out of it. This was a small walk thru the trees and by the sea there were many totems, a clan house and a restoration center.
We drove to the end of the road nice drive along the water. Back to town and went to a place that had been recommended to us for burgers very good, good recommendation. Left there and went to a place called Creek Street, this is a boardwalk area along the creek, it is a place where many years ago was a place of prostitution and alcohol, we toured Dolly's place she spent many years as a prostitute, she was even prostituting at age 70, she actually died here. The rest of the buildings are now shopping stores and bars. We walked to the end of the boardwalk to see the fish ladder, not much action yet.
Supper time we had been invited by the group we met on the ferry, to have supper with them, what a welcoming group, after supper we had a devotion, then I took 8 of them to see the bears, one young girl that lives in Alaska had never seen a bear in the wild, she got to see three. After this we went for a bonfire and smores what a great evening, Thanks to all these young people. They have even asked us to come for supper again tomorrow. Must like having grandmas with them.
17 July 2014
It is still early so we havn't decided what we will do today. Tomorrow we leave for Prince Rupert.
See you again soon
13 July 2014
Tonight we got on the ferry and it left around 11pm we had a
cabin and went and had a wonderful shower no timer on that one, then into bed.
14 July 2014
Today is a sea day we will be on the ferry until 10:30
tonight, we met a group of young adults who came from all over Alaska they are
going to Ketchikan for a mission trip, going to be with the young people and
doing some teaching. We have been
invited to join them on Wed to have dinner and a bonfire on the beach we are
looking forward to it. We have seen
quite a few whales on this leg of our trip, also some seals on one of the
buoys.
I spent the day cleaning up my picture on the computer and
getting them transferred over to Ritas computer, it took many hours but passed
the time, when we got up this morning it was wet (whats new) and foggy, but as
the day went by the sun came out and it was very beautiful. The trip ended up
being very nice. The ferry stopped at
Petersburg and Wrangle, very small places but I would have liked to have stayed
a day or so on each.
We arrived in Ketchikan at 10:30 and needed to find a place
to stay, where else but good old Walmart, yes there is one here.
15 July 2014
This morning we went into town to get a couple more charms
for the bracelet we got in Juneau these are giveaways with coupons which we
were able to get, they tell us these coupons are for the cruise ship people,
well today we were from the cruise ship, we only needed a couple more to
complete the bracelet.
We checked the town out it is one of the bigger island
towns. After lunch we went to the totem
village of Saxman, one of the master carvers was there (Nathan Jackson) he is
very famous for his carvings. He was
doing an interview for a documentary I was lucky enough to be able to see this,
he spoke about his life and how he got started in carving.
After we left him we went to Herring Bay and we were lucky
to see about a hundred eagles fishing for salmon, the run has just started, and
then we got really lucky we got to see bears fishing, so much fun to watch them
there was also a mother with two cubs.
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Leaving Sitka tonight
13 July 2014
Up this morning to another rainy day, I don't know how people can live without sunshine.
Last night I went to a concert at the fine arts collage, this collage runs thru the summer with young students from all over the country, they offer music, dance, art. there are over 2,000 students here at one time for a two week period.
I was at the music finale, the students were amazing at what they learnt, it was a two hour show.
As I said above it is raining, we went to church and after they had a delicious lunch, so good to have good fellowship over a great meal.
Wanted to take a drive up the mountain hoping it would clear up, but of course it didn't so we went anyway, it was a very nice drive very steep and narrow but enjoyed it.
Now we are sitting outside the collage using their wifi then we head out to the ferry in about two hours. getting things we need as it is a 23 hr trip.
Again no pictures hopefully soon they are piling up
Next time Ketchikan hope we get better wifi, but we are lucky to get it at all and its free
Up this morning to another rainy day, I don't know how people can live without sunshine.
Last night I went to a concert at the fine arts collage, this collage runs thru the summer with young students from all over the country, they offer music, dance, art. there are over 2,000 students here at one time for a two week period.
I was at the music finale, the students were amazing at what they learnt, it was a two hour show.
As I said above it is raining, we went to church and after they had a delicious lunch, so good to have good fellowship over a great meal.
Wanted to take a drive up the mountain hoping it would clear up, but of course it didn't so we went anyway, it was a very nice drive very steep and narrow but enjoyed it.
Now we are sitting outside the collage using their wifi then we head out to the ferry in about two hours. getting things we need as it is a 23 hr trip.
Again no pictures hopefully soon they are piling up
Next time Ketchikan hope we get better wifi, but we are lucky to get it at all and its free
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Sitka
12 July 2014
Yes we are still here in the rain, one more day then the ferry tomorrow night
.
Today we went to the Raptor center it was very interesting, they try to rehabilitate
the birds, the ones that can't be repaired stay in the center or go to zoos in other places.
Well today they released 4 eagles back into the wilds, most of those were only there for a couple of weeks. One of them that was released had been found by a fishermen floating in the water it had no strength to get out and fly, the couple that found it was there today and was able to hold it to release it. When they found it they called the center and was told how to get it out of the water and to cover its head and wrap it up so it didn't get too chilled. The lady who found it showed me the pictures of the capture.
Went for clam chowder and salad for supper, we are going to the arts school tonight to see a performance, more about that when I get back on line.
Again no pictures, I will have a lot to show you when I get a good wifi connection.
Have a good one y'all
Yes we are still here in the rain, one more day then the ferry tomorrow night
.
Today we went to the Raptor center it was very interesting, they try to rehabilitate
the birds, the ones that can't be repaired stay in the center or go to zoos in other places.
Well today they released 4 eagles back into the wilds, most of those were only there for a couple of weeks. One of them that was released had been found by a fishermen floating in the water it had no strength to get out and fly, the couple that found it was there today and was able to hold it to release it. When they found it they called the center and was told how to get it out of the water and to cover its head and wrap it up so it didn't get too chilled. The lady who found it showed me the pictures of the capture.
Went for clam chowder and salad for supper, we are going to the arts school tonight to see a performance, more about that when I get back on line.
Again no pictures, I will have a lot to show you when I get a good wifi connection.
Have a good one y'all
Friday, July 11, 2014
Sitka
11 July 2014
Another rainy day so you put on your raincoat and off you
go. We started by going to the St Michaels Orthadox Cathedral very different
way of worship. It is Christian and they
have many icons for this religion.
Went to a coffee shop and had a bagel and coffee. What else to do on a rainy day.
Drove around and saw the Russian Blockhouse, in the 18th
century the Russians had a battle with the Tlingit natives. The Russians had built a fortress and what is
left is the Blockhouse.
The Tlingit still are here today they are beautiful
craftsman, you see a lot of their work around town.
We put on the rain coats and went to the Totem Pole park the
walk thru was very refreshing in the rain, many different Totems, inside the
visitors center was a film and some very old (400yrs) Totems. Great to see
these
I went to see the Bishops house it was built in the 18th
century and was taken over by the Forestry Service in 1972 and it was restored to its original
state with many of the original artifacts.
Again no pictures too slow for that
Thursday, July 10, 2014
In Sitka
Had to get up at 4:30 this morning to get checked in for the 6:30 ferry to Sitka, It was a bright morning and the trip was beautiful, we saw whales one even breached, beautiful sight. There were a couple of bears along the banks.
Arrived in Sitka around 11:00, left the ferry and went to the end of the road to the north, then went the other way to the end it is a very pretty island.
We stopped at the Fortress of the bears, these bears have been orphaned or they were a nuisance to the community. They are so playful it was so good to see them playing and having fun, we watched them for quite awhile.
We came back into town and went to a Russian dance show, it is a troupe of 30 girls, not all were dancing but they put on a good show.
Rita was having trouble with her leg today so we didn't do too much walking, I went for a walk in the downtown area all of 4 blocks, it is a nice little place.
Finally I have been able to download a few pictures more to come soon.
This is the style here in Alaska rubber boots even with skirts
Arrived in Sitka around 11:00, left the ferry and went to the end of the road to the north, then went the other way to the end it is a very pretty island.
We stopped at the Fortress of the bears, these bears have been orphaned or they were a nuisance to the community. They are so playful it was so good to see them playing and having fun, we watched them for quite awhile.
We came back into town and went to a Russian dance show, it is a troupe of 30 girls, not all were dancing but they put on a good show.
Rita was having trouble with her leg today so we didn't do too much walking, I went for a walk in the downtown area all of 4 blocks, it is a nice little place.
Finally I have been able to download a few pictures more to come soon.
This is the style here in Alaska rubber boots even with skirts
The next few pictures are on the trip from Haines to Juneau
Rainbow glacier
A pod of killer whales
The next few are from Juneau
The Red Dog Saloon
St Teresa's shrine
Check this fence out (Skis)
Mendenhall Glacier
Waterfalls at Mendenhall Glacier
See you soon
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Still in Juneau
8 July 2014
Before I forget while we were in Haines, we travelled a back road and met a lady who lives on the side of a mountain she is in her 70s, we asked her about her house up on the cliff she told us it is up 201 steps which she climbs at least once a day, she carries up a 50lb bag of dog food and all her groceries, is she in shape or what.
Back to today we went back downtown and bought raincoats they are reversible and warm we paid $20.00 for them what a bargain.
Had coffee and a bun and walked in the rain it rained all day.
Decided to take a drive we went to the end of the road each way north and south, then we took a cruise thru the residential area if you want to see hills come to Juneau, people do a lot of walking here and you don't see too many overweight people, it seems this place is good for your health.
Went to the famous Red Dog Saloon for fish chowder and a beer, excellent
Then off to bed
9 July 2014
Today it started off raining but not for long, we went back downtown as I was having trouble with my camera and there was a repair shop there the lady showed me a trick of how to fix it, hopefully it won't give me anymore trouble.
From here we went to Mendenhall glacier it is a glacier that you can get quite close to if you are able to walk out about a mile. There is a beautiful water fall to the one side. Very beautiful spot.
Went to the place called Ocean Ranching this is not a farm raised place. The salmon come back here to spawn, what happens here is the fish return to where they were bred, what happens when they come up the fish ladder they are separated male & female the eggs are taken out and the sperm from the male is mixed with the eggs, they are put in an incubator until they hatch then put in holding tanks until they are a little bigger then let go, they will go out to sea for about 5 to 7 years then return here to spawn and die, The dead fish are used for dog food and fertilizer so nothing goes to waste.
After here we went back up to the residential area again to take a video to try and show how high the hills are, we had a good time experimenting with this.
Talked to a local and asked where to get good fish and chips he recommended a place just outside of town, he was right they were very good.
Spent some time at the water and watched all kinds of eagles, with the salmon coming in they are going to be well fed.
Now we are here doing the blog and wasting some time until we go to the ferry dock, we will wait there for our ferry. We have to be there for 4:30am so we are going to stay on the dock.
Hope we can find a wifi in Sitka that's where we will be next.
Again no pictures wifi too slow
Before I forget while we were in Haines, we travelled a back road and met a lady who lives on the side of a mountain she is in her 70s, we asked her about her house up on the cliff she told us it is up 201 steps which she climbs at least once a day, she carries up a 50lb bag of dog food and all her groceries, is she in shape or what.
Back to today we went back downtown and bought raincoats they are reversible and warm we paid $20.00 for them what a bargain.
Had coffee and a bun and walked in the rain it rained all day.
Decided to take a drive we went to the end of the road each way north and south, then we took a cruise thru the residential area if you want to see hills come to Juneau, people do a lot of walking here and you don't see too many overweight people, it seems this place is good for your health.
Went to the famous Red Dog Saloon for fish chowder and a beer, excellent
Then off to bed
9 July 2014
Today it started off raining but not for long, we went back downtown as I was having trouble with my camera and there was a repair shop there the lady showed me a trick of how to fix it, hopefully it won't give me anymore trouble.
From here we went to Mendenhall glacier it is a glacier that you can get quite close to if you are able to walk out about a mile. There is a beautiful water fall to the one side. Very beautiful spot.
Went to the place called Ocean Ranching this is not a farm raised place. The salmon come back here to spawn, what happens here is the fish return to where they were bred, what happens when they come up the fish ladder they are separated male & female the eggs are taken out and the sperm from the male is mixed with the eggs, they are put in an incubator until they hatch then put in holding tanks until they are a little bigger then let go, they will go out to sea for about 5 to 7 years then return here to spawn and die, The dead fish are used for dog food and fertilizer so nothing goes to waste.
After here we went back up to the residential area again to take a video to try and show how high the hills are, we had a good time experimenting with this.
Talked to a local and asked where to get good fish and chips he recommended a place just outside of town, he was right they were very good.
Spent some time at the water and watched all kinds of eagles, with the salmon coming in they are going to be well fed.
Now we are here doing the blog and wasting some time until we go to the ferry dock, we will wait there for our ferry. We have to be there for 4:30am so we are going to stay on the dock.
Hope we can find a wifi in Sitka that's where we will be next.
Again no pictures wifi too slow
Monday, July 7, 2014
Juneau
July 6, 2014
This wifi is very slow so no pictures until we have better
connections.
Last night we left Haines for Juneau, the 4 ½ hr trip was
just beautiful lots of sun the mountains were spectacular, we saw a pot of
killer whales wonderful. Close to Juneau
in the distance we saw humpbacks.
Arrived in Juneau around 10:30, found Walmart and went to bed. It rained a little in the night.
July 7 2014
This am we went into town, this is a very mixed up town for
anybody not on a cruise ship, the
information center is not where it says it is, people down by the cruise ship
docks really don’t want to deal with people that are not on the ship. The
stores only open down there when there is a ship in. The coupons we got at one
of the stores are supposed to be only for cruise ship people, Oh well we got
what we wanted and had some crab bisque which was very good.
One good thing we were able to park for free supposedly for
2 hrs but we kind of overstayed our time by a couple of hours and all was ok
We started out of town to find a wifi and I was able to get
my nails done So here we are at one of
the malls for the night.
Hope to be on again soon.
Sunday, July 6, 2014
Still in Haines
This is out of order didn't realized that it didn't get published
July 3, 2014
Not much doing today we went to Johns to see if my bead was ready, after lunch we went to the Eagle foundation this was very informative. I sat for quite awhile getting my pictures up to date and making a few collages.
We went and had a fish chowder oh was that good.
This evening we went out to the weir but no bears.
July 4, 2014
We have found a wifi spot that seems a little stronger than the other day. Today is the US independence day, but not a very nice day it has rained all night and all day very depressing. Went to the Legion for pancake breakfast, watched the parade, the rain slowed down a little at that time.
Went to the weir again to see the duck race but it didn't happen we don't know why, sat and watched the eagles at the dock they are so beautiful to watch.
Wen't back and had another bowl of that wonderful fish chowder. Now catching up on the blog.
I am going to try and post a few pics here it worked
Fireweed
July 3, 2014
Not much doing today we went to Johns to see if my bead was ready, after lunch we went to the Eagle foundation this was very informative. I sat for quite awhile getting my pictures up to date and making a few collages.
We went and had a fish chowder oh was that good.
This evening we went out to the weir but no bears.
July 4, 2014
We have found a wifi spot that seems a little stronger than the other day. Today is the US independence day, but not a very nice day it has rained all night and all day very depressing. Went to the Legion for pancake breakfast, watched the parade, the rain slowed down a little at that time.
Went to the weir again to see the duck race but it didn't happen we don't know why, sat and watched the eagles at the dock they are so beautiful to watch.
Wen't back and had another bowl of that wonderful fish chowder. Now catching up on the blog.
I am going to try and post a few pics here it worked
Fireweed
A Heron
One of the many bald eagles
These rocks are all balanced on one another nothing holding them together
Blue Jay
A neat tent I think our friends Kevin & Ruth had one of these in Africa
The bear we saw the other night
A mature, an immature eagle & a crow
Here is my Eagle collage
All the birds and animals we have seen
The Bear collage
Hope to get on line real soon
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