Onward to Alaska

I wanted to share one more series of photographs 

from our trip north.

This lake was so beautiful, and by far the loveliest 

campground we stayed at.

 

We swam and Chris tried fishing. The song of the loons 

echoed across the water.  We didn't want to end the day, 

the spell of the water was so strong.

 

 

But the next morning we were on the road again.

 

And we finally reached our destination Valdez, Alaska . 

 

My husband's sister and her husband took us out on 

their boat.  Larger fishing boats were lined up waiting to 

take their turn to fish on the waters in the bay.

 

Chris tried fishing again, this time very successful!

 

It was a gorgeous day...

 

The larger boat below is where the fishing boats 

unload their fish to go to the cannery.

 

I loved the splashes of color and the names of the boats 

at the harbor.

 

 

 

The guys cleaned their fish... twelve in all, 

(they threw back eight).

 

This beautiful little girl was proudly cleaning a 

bucket of fish for her father.  She seriously concented 

for me to take her picture.

 

On another day we drove to Chitina, Alaska.

 

Chitina began in the early 1900's as a supply town for the 

Copper River Northwestern Railway.  When copper 

prices declined, Chitina became a ghost town. 

 

Now it is being refurbished.

 

 

So much to see...

 

 

 

 

We had an unforgettable journey.  Tremendous mountains, 

wildlife and and beautiful scenery.

 

I could not believe that I got to see buffalo!

 

I leave you with a magical pool at the Liard hotsprings...

(too hot for us to go in though).  They would be 

lovely in the winter!

 

Have a wonderful week.

            

Comments

[Ann Christine Dennison]

Love sharing your holiday, some of these photos are outstanding. Alaska looks like a very beautiful place. The building in Chitina are fascinating, I can almost imagine cowboys walking around.

[Orly]

WOW...so much beauty it hurts....seriously....
XOXOrly

[Leslie M]

What magical photographs! You sure to bring Alaska to life here on your pages. Lovely, lovely.

xo

[mary ann]

All the colors seem to be turned up as turned up volume...greens are greener, water so blue or so green/blue and oh the sky! Easy to see how much fun and how these photos are just a bit of what you hold in your memory...wonderful trip!

[Colette]

WOW buffalo!~

[anna powell]

Wow, gorgeous photos!
What an adventure for all of you. I loved the shots of the buildings there.
Looking forward to seeing you and Lynne

[Chris]

Thank you, Roxanne. These photos are amazing. I'm in a nother world. I can even imagine being there, even though I never have been. You're surrounded by gorgeousness.

I'm talking about the people. But, the scenery is nice, too.

[mansuetude]

Such photos! That ghost town intrigues me, think of the bustle that used to be about the place, all the intrigue of such a world.

Your son seems beautifully soulful, apple of your tree. Thanks for bringing this series. Love it.

[~*~Patty]

your capture and sharing of this beautiful trip is nothing short of magical dear Roxanne

sweet memories for always and ever were made

Alaska is a place I would Love to visit some day

thanks again for sharing so much beauty and wonder!
oxo

[katiejane]

Oh Roxanne, these photos are breathtakingly beautiful!! I SO hope that I get to visit there some day. Maybe that should be a trip I need to start planning for. You make me want to crawl right into the computer! I loved it all. Thanks for sharing.

[AscenderRisesAbove]

amazing - the size of it all! how sweet is that little girl!

[bridgette]

i was just talking to my husband the other night that i was longing to go back to Alaska! Beautiful photos.

[Suzanne]

Wow, what a beautiful area. I especially like the last photo.

[amy]

Looks gorgeous and so much cooler than it is here. :( I love the buffalo in particular. The first time I saw one I was amazed at how huge they are! :)

[lynne]

oh my gosh, roxanne... everything is *beautiful*!! and green! i'm so glad that you got to take this trip with chris and jim... what a gift for everyone... see you soon... xoxo

[Becky Smith]

The photo of Chris fishing with the fire in the foreground is a true example of a photo speaking a thousand words. I'm so glad we were able to visit while you were here. Come again soon! - Becky

[Patti]

It looks like such a special trip. The hot springs are so incredibly picturesque as are your shots of the ghost town Chitina. I love old buildings they have such wonderful character.

Hugs

[Donna Iona Drozda]

Hi Roxanne
Isn't it great the way your journey can continue to resonate through the posts?

I love the way that you capture shots and get the color to pop so crisp and clear off the screen making each and every scene so special and at the same time intimate.

Very lovely.

[The Adventurous Art Teacher]

Never thought I would want to travel to Alaska till I saw your photos. It's to beautiful for words.
Karen

[Sandy]

Another set of great shots. I love the old buildings you chose to photograph.

[kim andersen]

amazing places!
I'd love to go back to Alaska someday - I recently read "Raven Stole the Moon," and became so intriqued with Tlingit culture, art and legends

[Valerianna]

Lovely journey... thank you!