A Waterfall In Skagway, Alaska

A favorite port in Alaska is Ketchikan and while it was originally the jumping off location to the Klondike gold rush, today it is a new boom town based on cruising. The town offers a number of activities and excursions, but if you don’t mind a little hiking there is a location only two milesContinue reading “A Waterfall In Skagway, Alaska”

Charlotte Amalie Harbor St. Thomas

The photograph shows Charlotte Amalie harbor and Saint Thomas from Yacht Haven marina. I’ve been coming to St. Thomas since the 1960’s (Navy) and have listened to the Mamas And Popas play at Lion in the Sun when they weren’t waiting tables. We used to hang out at the bar at Morning Star Beach ClubContinue reading “Charlotte Amalie Harbor St. Thomas”

The Road Into Hoonah, Alaska

A popular port of call for Alaska cruising is Icy Straight Point. It is a major complex operated by the Huna Tlingit tribe that includes cable cars a cannery museum, a number of restaurants, a zip line and excursion center. The Tlingit seem to be doing very well. The area has been occupied by theContinue reading “The Road Into Hoonah, Alaska”

Surfer Girls Manley Beach, Australia

Australia is famous for its surfing and only a short ferry ride from anywhere around Sydney Harbour is Manley Beach. It’s approximately one mile long, stretching from Queenscliff in the north to North Steyne Beach in the south. It is a popular destination for locals that is known for its golden sand, clear water, andContinue reading “Surfer Girls Manley Beach, Australia”

Bondi Beach, Washed Ashore?

Actually it isn’t some mystery from the deep or an alien device, it’s a sculpture exhibited at Australia’s annual Bondi Beach, Australia’s Sculpture by the Sea. The exhibit is on the Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk each year in late October to early November. The Coastal Walk offers incredible ocean views from its easy 3.7Continue reading “Bondi Beach, Washed Ashore?”

A Stork Nest In A Village In Croatia

This is a common sight throughout Europe in late spring and early summer when these storks migrate up from Africa. The white stork (Ciconia ciconia) is unique among Europe’s other large birds, by being closely connected with human habitation. They build their nests mainly on roofs and chimneys and in much of Europe these elegantContinue reading “A Stork Nest In A Village In Croatia”