Finally, a sunny day...

Such a nice day, probably the first blue skies Juneau has seen this whole month. And of course, guess what I did. I spent it hiking with a great group of people.

Brian and I took off up Mt. Roberts with the Ewing family, Brian, Lisa and Nathaniel. Such a nice day!!

Spaghetti Feed

Here are some pics from a week or so ago of some Juneau friends. We had a good meal and great hang out time!

Biking instead of hiking...

Saturday was a "nice" day here in Juneau. It didn't rain the whole day and I even saw some blue skies and sunshine!! Hiking Mt Juneau had been the plan for the day, but things changed, I went to garage sales (and bought a practically new Kitchen Aid for only $75) and then Paul, Brian and I went biking.

If you look really hard you can see the Herbert Glacier in the background. The white in the middle of the picture. We biked out to Boyscout Beach and then did a good five mile or so to Herbert Glacier.

Yes, I took this while riding. :) Good balance practice.

Here is the glacier up close, although we are unable to get much closer due to a raging river in the way!

Can you all see the fall colors in Alaska?? Not much, but it does make me happy to see some yellow leaves. Makes me remember my fall in Vermont only two years ago.

Victoria, British Columbia

While in the Pacific Northwest, I was also lucky to see my good friend Allison. I met her while in Vermont working as a travel nurse. I hadn't seen her for two years, so it was a really fun visit. We hung out in Seattle a bit and then took a ferry to Victoria.

Here is a bit of Victoria. A beautiful city and a beautiful day!!


The Craigdorroch Castle, built in 1889 by Robert Dunsmuir. He was the wealthiest man in British Columbia during that time period.


Allie and I in one of the many parks, surrounded by some great flowers.

Scenes from Oregon

Home sweet home for the month of August. It was awesome!! I was able to see a lot of friends, some of whom I haven't seen for a few years even. First up was a visit with my friend, Michelle. My roommate from nursing school. She's on her way to being a wonderful doctor.


My mom and I were able to go hiking around Mt. Hood. It was awesome. Good weather, good hike and good company. Here was a spot we climbed right above the lake we camped at.



A beach day with the family! It was a nice hot day at the beach and we all enjoyed some hotdogs and smores. My nephews are so cute!! I even saw an eagle at the beach in OREGON. Amazing! I see them all the time in Alaska, what fun to see one in Oregon.