Archive for: Alaska

  • Alaska II

    Alaska II

    We should have taken the near collision with a grizzly bear to be a sign. After such a successful trip in 2004, this year was not to be. We flew standby, which saved a lot of money but made for some long waits at the airport. It rained the entire trip, which explains the lack […]

  • Alaska I

    Alaska I

    Alaska is not only the birthplace of Jewel, but also home to the best salmon fishing in the world. We decided to visit the Kenai Peninsula in an attempt to catch and eat as many sockeye salmon as possible. Many thanks go out to David and Betty, who taught us how snag these wily fish […]

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