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Category: To Alaska and Back

To Alaska and Back

The rain is here (and the thermostat is not)

Today (Tuesday, June 28), I am noticing a bit of soreness in my lower limbs after walking just over five … Continue reading The rain is here (and the thermostat is not)

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NO, the thermostat for the fridge/freezer did not arrive . . .

. . . but it’s supposed to have left Los Angeles on Monday afternoon–HUGE SIGH! Here’s hoping that it’ll arrive … Continue reading NO, the thermostat for the fridge/freezer did not arrive . . .

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Spring weather arrives in “Rainy Rupert”

We’ve had lovely spring weather with plenty of sunshine and highs in the 60s for the last five days as … Continue reading Spring weather arrives in “Rainy Rupert”

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. . . and suddenly, out of the fog, there appeared . . .

. . . a fishing boat, which we hadn’t been able to detect via electronic signal or radar (the boat … Continue reading . . . and suddenly, out of the fog, there appeared . . .

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Stillness and sunshine and too much light for star gazing

Today is Friday, June 24, and we will soon begin motoring from our current position in a large and lovely … Continue reading Stillness and sunshine and too much light for star gazing

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Invasion of the alien Moss Creatures!

We spent two hours on Sunday morning driving our rented KIA Sportage from Queen Charlotte all the way north to … Continue reading Invasion of the alien Moss Creatures!

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A more perfect day in Queen Charlotte could not be imagined!

Today was a long-awaited festival day in Queen Charlotte, with food, games, arts and crafts, music, and a parade, and … Continue reading A more perfect day in Queen Charlotte could not be imagined!

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The Watchman sites at Tanu and K’uuna, then on to Queen Charlotte

We spent Monday night and all day Tuesday and Wednesday in tranquil Thurston Harbour, where we were blessed with this … Continue reading The Watchman sites at Tanu and K’uuna, then on to Queen Charlotte

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A spectacular tree, a school of calamari (?), raccoons clamming, and a day (or two) off

After a wonderful walk on Hotspring Island on Sunday and a peaceful night in the pretty cove on Murchison Island, … Continue reading A spectacular tree, a school of calamari (?), raccoons clamming, and a day (or two) off

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Position Report 6/13. Crescent Inlet

Crescent Inlet (or at least the end of it) is a wonderful alpine bowl, which allows for limited satellite contact. … Continue reading Position Report 6/13. Crescent Inlet

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