Totem park

One of my favorite things about Sitka was the Totem Park.

It is part of the Sitka National Historic Park.

It was one of my Mom's favorite places too.  She remembered it from when they took a cruise to Alaska.

It is right on the water and it connects two sides of town by an easier path then walking the road.  I actually walked through it again a couple times in the rain.

I did not get a picture of Koda Bear with his favorite totem pole but there was one in the city square that if he could have visited everyday, he would have.  

Just lovely.  

Traveling the Inside Passage to Alaska and back

According to Koda Bear, this is the pirate ship.  Most people know it as the Alaska ferry.  It is a part of the Alaska Highway system.  We rode it to Sitka so we could see the Inside Passage.  It was something that my parents had talked about for years so I asked if they wanted to join us.  They said yes.

It was beautiful.

Even though we traveled through a lot of rain.  Evenings seemed to be clear and the sunsets were spectacular.

I did see whales and dolphins on this trip but my camera skills work much better on landscape.

I sat on the back of the boat a lot with my crochet just watching the world go by.

I could do this again in a heart beat.  I would prepare a bit differently but that is called learning.

The funniest thing is I believe I got some of the same pictures going up and coming back.  

I am predictable?

gallivanted to the coast

I went gallivanting to the coast.  I was supposed to stop and see my best friend but her movie set went crazy.  It seems like the production is one of those where anything that could go wrong did.  I have no idea how she is going to be credited either for this short.  She has done about everything on this set but be the director and producer.  It did mean that I could not stop and see her.  It also meant I missed Durango, Colorado which I was looking forward to.  I think I have been there but it was when I was a short person.

I headed on to the coast, seeing parts of the country I know I have never seen before.  I drove through southern Utah.  It is gorgeous.  I came back supposedly the same way but missed a turn.  So a different road and it was just as gorgeous.  Me and my little old truck like travelling.

I walked a lot when i got to the coast.  From one end of the beach,

to the other.  I am not really sure how far it was but it was miles.  In the morning, with a thermos of tea.  Other times of the day still with a thermos of tea!  It was cold.  Beautiful and sunny at times but then it was so windy it cut right through you.  When it was still, it was foggy.  It rained too. 

The surf was just the right size for me.  But I did not bring my board or wet suit.  It was probably a good thing because I overdid by just walking!  Yes, I may be laughed at.

The Tall Short Person and Koda Bear came down and spent Mother's Day with me.  They even spent the night.  Lovely. 

I drove up and saw my parents and then to the mountain.  The boyos are working hard.  There is now less trees, an outhouse, and a bath house.  I refused to sleep in the trailer.  I set up my little tent again.  The trailer  smelled and was very boy messy.  But it was good to see what they were doing and it was nice to my Beloved. 

On the way back, during part of that beautiful drive through Utah, where I could not do anything about it, I got called and texted that our hot water heater was leaking.  I came home to no water and an appointment for the plumber today.  The hot water heater ruptured.  It has been an interesting day.  But spinning and crocheting has been done.  Not as nice as crocheting on the beach or spinning in front of my camp fire, but I will not complain.  Especially since my best friend needed me and I could be here.

travels

I went traveling with my Beloved and Small Mister this last weekend.  We went to Natchez, Mississippi.  I really enjoyed it.  The boys liked the burgers, shakes, and playing in the state park where we stayed.  I enjoyed the small town and a bit of antiquing.   I also enjoyed walking around Melrose House.  Small Mister was so fun to watch in the gardens.

I did pick up a cup and saucer for myself.  I have been keeping my eyes open for one to pamper myself with but I had not seen any.  One antique store had six sets that I liked.  It was nice to have a choice.  I got roses so I have flowers.

I also found a place that sold discount fabric.  I did not get pictures taken before it got dark.  These fabrics need natural light to show them off well.  I have ideas swirling!