Alaska – Here, There, Everywhere

Snapshot: Mendenhall Valley

May 7, 2016

The poetry of the earth is never dead.” » John Keats

Words of Optimism from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

January 24, 2016

“Behind the clouds, the sun is still shining.” -Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Travel Quote of the Week

November 22, 2015

“We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.” – Anonymous

Meet Husk and Amster, my two Alaska buddies. 😀 The former is the very first stuffed toy I got from my hubby. The latter is a souvenir from my recent Alaska trip. What do you think of stuffed toys as souvenirs?

Memento Monday: Starbucks Mugs 2.0

November 9, 2015

Previously, I posted about my youngest brother’s Starbucks Mugs Collection. I help him grow the collection by buying a mug from the places I visit. There were Starbucks cafes near the ports of call during our Alaska Cruise which was great as I did not need to hunt for them. My brother would be happy to … More Memento Monday: Starbucks Mugs 2.0

Travel Quote of the Week from John Ruskin

November 8, 2015

“Mountains are the beginning and the end of all natural scenery.” – John Ruskin

Travel Quote of the Week from the Dalai Lama

October 26, 2015

“Once a year, go some place you’ve never been before.” – Dalai Lama

Snapshot Saturday: Alaska or Iceland?

October 24, 2015

Alaska reminded me of Iceland. Both boast of mountains, clean sea water, and glaciers. They are two of the most beautiful places I have ever been, thus far. Alaska or Iceland? This scenery is by Saebrut in Iceland. It was taken during a walk on a windy afternoon. We had so much fun. 🙂 Alaska … More Snapshot Saturday: Alaska or Iceland?

My 5 Places To See in Sitka, Alaska

October 21, 2015

Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds fans may have heard of Sitka, Alaska. Remember the movie, The Proposal? Ryan Reynold’s character grew up in Sitka, Alaska. I forgot about this until one of my Facebook friends reminded me. Sitka is a small city packed with gorgeous views of the mountains and the ocean. I enjoyed our … More My 5 Places To See in Sitka, Alaska