We left Juneau yesterday and motored down to Tracy Arms Fjord overnight. Juneau was an interesting city, a state capitol of 30k people. However, it is a cruise ship tourist city with 30+ jewelry stores all owned by the cruise ships. An amazingly beautiful area when you get away from the city. I visited the…
Alaska – 09-08-2012 – Alaskan Thoughts
Spent yesterday in Fairbanks, AK waiting on my flight/trip to the arctic circle. I had called in the morning to check that everything was set. They warned me on the phone that weather was not nice up at the arctic circle and they would call me if they were going to cancel the flight. Sadly,…
Alaska – 09-08-2012 – Alaska – Why is it so early?
I am on vacation and I just caught a 6am flight from Fairbanks to Juneau (stop in Anchorage). I woke up and the temperature was 32 degrees, we even had to de-ice the plane. The airport was a breeze, arrived at 5am, check-in, flew through security, and walked right onto the plane. Alaska Airlines is…
Alaska – 09-07-2012 – On Buffalo and Beer
My Arctic Circle flight has been cancelled due to weather conditions. So the trip to Fairbanks, AK needs to be salvaged in some way. The University of Alaska Museum has a sound room that takes the sounds.of the world and translates it to music. if the earth has seismic activity you hear a rumble and…
D&K On the train
“Now remember, no scaring the passengers” I said. “Love you, even though you are way too human. Stop being an adult and enjoy. We will bring back tales and adventures. It will be as if you are there .” Said Kitten as she zipped up her big fluffy jacket and put on her warm boots. …
Alaska – 09-06-2012 – On the Alaskan Railroad
I flew into Anchorage and grabbed a cab to the Marriott. I quickly dumped my luggage and rushed out to join the ghost tour. The day before I arrived a hurricane level storm had swept through the area. 120 mph winds that knocked out power and brought a taste of winter to Alaska. the mountains…
Alaska – 09-05-2012 – At the airport. Packed and ready to go
At the airport, it’s a miracle but I got everything packed into carry-on. I even managed to get an emergency row aisle seat. Alaska, here I come.
Packing for Alaska – Ducky comes to visit
Dragon and Kitten had their heads together looking at the computer screen in front of them. I was slowly trying to figure out how I was going to get everything into the suitcase. It should be simple, pack items and close the suitcase, it isn’t like I haven’t done this before. But, I refused to…
Preparing for Alaska
Star is sitting doing her meditation when she hears some clattering noises off to the side. She keeps on breathing, trying to tune out the sounds, when there is a loud crashing noise. Star slowly peaks one eye toward the sound while trying to focus on her breathing. Kitten is tiptoeing with a pile of…
Bullying and Work
I just read an article on bullying in the workplace. It was fascinating as I had just experienced that very thing. For those who know me, this would be a surprise as you know me as a very self contained, confident individual, so how can someone bully me? I believe the only way to explain…