tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70064021477096826222024-02-19T00:22:32.930-09:00Alaskan At HeartSarah Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03427072229898440275noreply@blogger.comBlogger211125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7006402147709682622.post-74657838736486214232017-05-01T17:52:00.003-08:002017-05-01T17:53:42.208-08:00The Party's Over<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Vince and I had an amazing 9 days in Kauai, so naturally we were a little sad about saying goodbye when we woke up on Day 10. The weather, however, made leaving a little easier- the skies were gloomy and there was rain in the forecast. We packed our bags, thanked our lovely AirBnb host, and headed toward the airport in search of a nice place for our last good meal before the long trip home. Choices near the airport were somewhat limited, but I remembered a recommendation I'd gotten earlier from some locals: Mark's Place! It was definitely off the beaten path, but the number of people there was encouraging, so we headed inside to scope out the goods.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I opted for the Pork Adobo special- at only $10.75,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">it was a fantastic deal and delicious to boot :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Vince got the teriyaki chicken- char-grilled, salty-sweet goodness!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">We finished what we could of our lunch, dropped off our rental car, and made it to the airport just in time to find shelter from the ensuing downpour. Happily, we had time for one last hurrah before it was time to board our plane...</span></div>
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Sarah Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03427072229898440275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7006402147709682622.post-13046929636125510012017-04-28T17:55:00.002-08:002017-04-28T18:00:59.645-08:00Kauai- Day 9<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our last full day in Kauai, Day 9 was all about making the most of our dwindling time in paradise. Vince and I hit the road early and set out for some espresso to fuel our day's adventures.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Coffee quest fulfilled, we headed to Wailua Falls</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">We wrapped up our river adventure and headed off to </span><span style="font-family: "arial";">check out the nearby town of Kapaa. Our first stop? Lunch at the Pono Market. A favorite among locals, it was a good place to try some unique and authentic Hawaiian eats.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">...and Vince got the seafood lau lau (both were delicious!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Normally not a fan of lilikoi, I was nervous trying the likiloi cheesecake, but </span><span style="font-family: "arial";">our server insisted that it was the best dessert on the menu, so I <em>had</em> to give it a shot. A-mazing! Worth every calorie. Vince and I thanked our hosts, enjoyed a romantic stroll through the gardens, and settled in at our B&B contended and happy :)</span></div>
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Sarah Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03427072229898440275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7006402147709682622.post-77926910978107356932017-04-26T18:53:00.003-08:002017-04-27T10:49:26.814-08:00Kauai- Day 8<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Day 8 of our Kauai trip brought us more incredible weather, so Vince and I headed out bright and early to soak up as much of it as we could! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">so we started our day with a stop at Kauai Coffee's tasting room</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Exactly how I feel every morning!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">From there, we took the Tree Tunnel route to Poipu beach- magical!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Warm sand, a family-friendly vibe, and snorkeling awaited us :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">We spent a few hours enjoying the beach before grabbing a quick lunch and heading to the Lawaii International Center- a beautiful heritage site that was started by Japanese immigrants in 1904. There are 88 temples on a hillside that replicate an ancient pilgrimage in Japan, as well as a beautiful gathering center and a lovely surrounding area. Tours are not available every day, but Vince and I were lucky and there just happened to be availability during our first Kauai trip!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">One of several orchids growing near the temples</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">that were hand-cut by a master craftsman from Asia</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">One of several gorgeous views from the trail</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Made it! The cave was an impressive historical site</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A nearby tortoise habitat was an added bonus to our little adventure</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This guy was faster than you'd think ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">With sunset on the way, we started to make our way back to town...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I couldn't pass up the opportunity to snap a picture of this boy fishing in the surf- so peaceful</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Chips & salsa, tacos, and caipirinhas sounded juuuuust right</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Bellies full, we finished our dinner and headed home to bed with a smile ;)</span></div>
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Sarah Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03427072229898440275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7006402147709682622.post-2128008091106739422017-04-26T11:01:00.001-08:002017-04-26T18:05:36.835-08:00Kauai- Day 7<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our 7th day in Kauai was the perfect mix of leisure and exercise (my kind of day!). Although we didn't have a set schedule, we had a loose agenda of things to do and it worked out beautifully :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We started our day at the Lihue Farmers' Market</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">First stop? Pastries from Midnight Bear Breads</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Mac Nut cinnamon roll was a must...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">...as was the mixed-berry Danish- yum!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our next stop was some fruit- we had to have<em> something</em> healthy ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sweet tooth satisfied, we had fun scoping out the local produce</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was stoked to see cricket products! I'd been wanting to try them...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Now I've tried one ;) Looking forward to</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Wow. The views from the lookouts were amazing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">So impressive! We spent most of the afternoon exploring</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">The sunset was gorgeous and our poke was delish;</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">it was another great ending to another great day in sunny Kauai</span></div>
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Sarah Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03427072229898440275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7006402147709682622.post-91629492026861161172017-03-28T18:02:00.000-08:002017-04-25T14:15:23.870-08:00Kauai- Days 5 & 6<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Vince and I spent most of our 5th day in Kauai at Shipwreck Beach, doing a little shopping, and checking out the area by our B&B. It was nice to have a day with no agenda! That said, we were rested and raring to go again the next morning. We got up bright and early, had a light breakfast at our B&B, and headed to Steelgrass Farm for a chocolate farm tour & tasting :D</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The first stop on the farm tour was all about their local fruit</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It was great learning about (and trying) so many new things!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The inside of a cocoa pod- crazy!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">The last portion of the tour was a chocolate tasting. It was hard, but we managed.... :p It was fascinating to learn about the different flavor profiles that can be discovered in trees from different regions!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Buzzing on antioxidants, we thanked our hosts and headed off to see more of the north side of the island...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our first stop was the Kilauea Lighthouse</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The second stop? Lunch! We discovered a food truck park</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It took us awhile, but we eventually decided on a truck</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I got the Tinfoil Special (mahi mahi, scallops, shrimp, </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Vince got the Kauai garlic shrimp- also a winning choice :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I found someone's fort :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The bay was absolutely stunning</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We capped off the evening at a cozy tapas place. What a day :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Me crossing one of several streams along the way...</span></div>
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Sarah Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03427072229898440275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7006402147709682622.post-28123681920938003892017-03-28T11:10:00.001-08:002017-03-28T11:10:50.254-08:00Kauai- Day 3<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Refreshed from a good night's sleep, Vince and I woke up the next day eager to explore the Kalalau Beach area. We enjoyed our camp breakfast of biscuits and gravy (thank you Mountain House) by the beach, drank our coffee to the sound of the waves on the beach, and headed out for an a.m. stroll. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">We spent the morning checking out the beach, getting fresh water, and hoping for some sunshine, but the clouds were not going to give up, so we went back to the tent to relax. It was nice being "unplugged!"</span></div>
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Sarah Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03427072229898440275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7006402147709682622.post-90701056287729131292017-03-26T18:41:00.001-08:002017-03-26T18:42:13.222-08:00Kauai- Day 2<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our alarm clock went off bright and early our first morning in Kauai and, although I am NOT a fan of mornings in general, I was excited to see what we had in store. Vince and I had decided to hike the Kalalau Trail on the island's Napili Coast. It's 11 miles (each way) of switchbacks, cliffs, and jungle, so we would definitely be checking off the "adventure" box! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">We hit the road long before the sun came up to give us time for coffee, </span></div>
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Sarah Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03427072229898440275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7006402147709682622.post-9004732905459596102017-03-26T18:01:00.001-08:002017-03-26T18:05:38.030-08:00Kauai- Day 1<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our trip from Anchorage to Kauai was relatively quick and despite being a little tired from our red-eye, we hit the ground ready to roll :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Wow! Saying that we were impressed is an understatement. Not only was the food impeccable, but the restaurant staff were great. We left with full bellies and smiles on our faces, got settled back at the hotel, and drifted off to sleep looking forward to our upcoming adventures...</span></div>
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Sarah Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03427072229898440275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7006402147709682622.post-49068870940751376622017-03-26T17:28:00.002-08:002017-03-26T17:28:56.521-08:00Searching For Sunshine: Kauai 2017<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Up at work for both Christmas and New Year's, Vince and I had a quiet holiday season in 2016 and we were ready for some fun and vitamin D by the end of January. Like many of our fellow Alaskans, we packed our flip flops and set our sights on Hawaii- only this time we decided to check out an island that was new to us both: Kauai!</span><br />
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Sarah Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03427072229898440275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7006402147709682622.post-57826679189899655902016-10-07T09:28:00.003-08:002016-10-07T09:31:50.701-08:00Birthday Fun!<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This year I was fortunate enough to be off work for my birthday- and Vince (being the awesome husband that he is!) organized a fun get-together with some friends to celebrate. No one has EVER done this for me since I was a kid, so his efforts were the best present I could ever ask for.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">So... what did we do? Vince bought us tickets to a Fall Music Festival that was held outside Taproot (a fun music venue in town). Alaskan musicians were featured, and there were several local food trucks on site. We bundled up and set off to meet our good friends Mike & Angie :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Our little group had fun catching up and enjoying the scene, but we took a break to warm up (it was cold and rainy) and grab some off-site eats...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">The music fest was technically a few days before my actual birthday, so Vince had a few more surprises in store...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">With our cinnamon rolls devoured, we enjoyed a leisurely morning reading the news, catching up with family & friends, AND opening some presents :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have wanted to get a moose for years, but Alaska is NOT the place to go out in the woods alone, so I finally got my first opportunity to go on a moose hunt with Vince this year. While I didn't get a draw permit, a good friend of ours offered to share one of his hunting spots with us up near Delta Junction. I got a harvest ticket from Fish & Game, we organized and packed our gear, and headed north!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With the tent up & organized, it was time to set up a (separate) place</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Vince making himself at home</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We took some time after dinner to get to know our surroundings;</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">this is an area along one of the trails we used...see if you can find the bunny!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Breakfast the next morning was spartan, but we had the essentials!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Vince and I spent the next several mornings & evenings walking moose trails, watching clearings, and waiting for a bull moose to appear... with little luck. Although the mornings were cold, it was still getting too warm for the big guys to be out and about :/</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It didn't take us too long to discover which camp foods were decent- and which weren't (these two fall in the latter category)! The desire for better breakfast options and the realization that we were likely going to be hunting for longer than we'd originally anticipated led to a quick trip into town to supply up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The local sporting good store- we were stoked to find some</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Mountain House biscuits & gravy... no more "breakfast soup" for us haha!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From there, we headed to a local Thai place for some chicken soup.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The warmth and the added spice was perfect after several cold days outside!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our next stop was the grocery store...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">...some of our need goods back at camp. If you haven't eaten</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">dehydrated food for a week take note: you will want to have prunes lol!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the few open areas we watched</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Me trying to find a better view (it was quite fun practicing my climbing skills!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Vince on the lookout at sunrise</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">A few more days passed and then it happened: a huge windstorm hit our tent during the night! Vince and I were awakened about 1:00 am by the brutal shaking of our tent, flying gear, and howling wind. We gathered our wits, scrambled out of our sleeping bags, found our headlamps, and ran outside to re-stake the tent in our long johns. We got the tent secured, but it was a long night with little sleep...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">...here's the aftermath: the vestibule was torn away, two of</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Despite our growing fear of not getting a moose, Vince and I stayed diligent. We continued our scouting, but we were still plagued by the warmer temps. We saw moose- but not one that was legal to shoot.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I ended up shooting my first spruce grouse toward the end of our trip...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">...which I cleaned myself and we roasted it over the fire- tasty!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">...and "moose bacon" courtesy of Vern :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Vince and I spent a few hours catching up with our friend before packing up the car and saying our goodbyes. Our spirits were lifted by the fact that the majority of the hunters in our area were not successful due to the weather (we were glad it wasn't just us!). Although we didn't get a moose, we still had a great time connecting with nature, learning new things, and gaining some experience. I'm already looking forward to the next time :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We had a great time learning about the origins of sled dogs, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We stopped to pick blueberries off the Denali Highway on our way-</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">but we found a few patches of good ones...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">...just enough to take home and enjoy before heading back to work</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A lone caribou off the highway</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">We wrapped up our berry search just as the rain started</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Home sweet home</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">It wasn't long before we settled on a spot. We found a location close to a clearing that would give us a good vantage point, marked our site, and headed back to Vern's to unload the ATVs and firm up our plans for September. With that taken care of, Vince and I had to begin our journey home- our 3 weeks off was quickly coming to an end! We thanked Vern for his hospitality, packed up the car, and started back toward the Denali area for one more night near the park.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We checked in, grabbed our keys, and headed for our cabin</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">It was the perfect place for the final night out on our trip :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The weather was beautiful, so we stopped to check out a park off the highway</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It turned out to be a place listed on the Nation Register of Historic Places- cool!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rika's Roadhouse- constructed in 1909</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">...and a sweet strawberry cream cheese one (YUM)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">From there we headed to The Museum Of The North. It was an excellent stop; exhibits included photography, animals, dinosaurs, local history, and state history :)</span></div>
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Sarah Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03427072229898440275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7006402147709682622.post-69776452741693056522016-08-24T15:57:00.003-08:002016-08-24T15:58:29.354-08:00Into The Wild<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After a quiet first night in Healy, Vince and I woke up bright-eyed and bushy-tailed; we were ready to hit the trail! But first: breakfast...</span><br />
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Sarah Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03427072229898440275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7006402147709682622.post-9241912237597134492016-08-24T15:24:00.000-08:002016-08-24T15:24:06.152-08:00Return to Denali<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After a week at home, Vince and I were ready to hit the road again; this time heading north to Denali National Park, Fairbanks, North Pole, and Delta Junction. Our first stop was Denali. We were excited to revisit the park after having a blast in 2014 and eager to explore more of the park :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The weather was rainy when we arrived, but we made the best of it. We spent a few hours at the Denali Park visitor's center and gift shops, found a good hike for the next day, and headed to Parks 229 for dinner.</span><br />
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Sarah Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03427072229898440275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7006402147709682622.post-16379167995106423932016-08-21T19:15:00.002-08:002016-08-21T19:20:03.639-08:00A Week At Home<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our first July weekend off work was a whirlwind! Although it had been fun, Vince and I were also looking forward to a relatively "chill" week to get caught up on sleep, take care of some things around the condo, sight in our rifles, and do some cooking. Here's a glimpse of some of the highlights!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Fresh produce- I stocked up on some beautiful rhubarb and kohlrabi :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I finally got a scope mounted on my new gun and was excited to check it out!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Getting it dialed-in...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A few adjustments and I was right on the money!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">One of the stars from the week: Creole Halibut with Prawns...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">...this Asian-Glazed Salmon and Sautéed Kohlrabi was another hit :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My first fruit pie! I was excited for Vince to try one of my childhood favorites...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">...he liked it ;)</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><br /></span>Sarah Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03427072229898440275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7006402147709682622.post-2150337037492493372016-08-20T10:32:00.000-08:002016-08-20T10:32:09.374-08:00Dipnetting Trip 2016<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Invigorated from the sun and the ocean in Homer, Vince and I made it to Kenai ready for the next part of our Peninsula trip: dipnetting! We checked into our hotel, scoped out the area, and headed out for a bite to eat.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Closer look at all the dipnetters on the bank- yes, it gets crazy!</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The sockeye fishing was slow, but Vince netted a King!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Whew! It had been a busy (but fun) weekend, and Vince & I were pretty well beat by the time we unpacked the car, cleaned fish, and put all our gear away. It was time for a celebratory drink and jammies; a great way to end our latest Homer-Kenai-Soldotna adventure :)</span></div>
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Sarah Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03427072229898440275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7006402147709682622.post-12412545103792120662016-08-18T14:41:00.001-08:002016-08-18T14:46:57.292-08:00Homer Holiday<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">With the end of summer fast approaching, Vince and I were raring to get out of town and check a few more items off our Alaska "bucket list." We got home from work July 21st and set out for Homer the next day. Although we had been to Homer before, we hadn't been to Halibut Cove (a quaint little town across the bay from Homer), so it was definitely a place we wanted to see. We made the drive to Homer, checked into our room for the night, and prepared for our boat ride :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our room at the Land's End Resort</span><span style="font-family: "arial";"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Charming nautical theme...</span><span style="font-family: "arial";"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">...complete with a (useful) tsunami information card!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Raingear on, we headed for the harbor to find our ride: The Danny J</span><span style="font-family: "arial";"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Cute boat with a lot of history</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Weathering the "storm"</span><span style="font-family: "arial";"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A lighthouse at the entrance to the cove- nice!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Pulling up to the dock outside the Saltry Restaurant (our first stop of the evening)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A (much appreciated) fire pit</span><span style="font-family: "arial";"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Our first order of business was warming up with some adult beverages ;)</span><span style="font-family: "arial";"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Then we tried some fresh Alaskan oysters and the combination seafood appetizer</span><span style="font-family: "arial";"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My entree: grilled octopus</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Vince's choice: seared halibut</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Bellies full and bodies warm, we set out for an after-dinner stroll around the cove...</span><span style="font-family: "arial";"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">...somebody's chickens did NOT look too happy to be outside in the rain lol</span><span style="font-family: "arial";"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">We finished our brief tour of the cove and made our way back to the dock- our chariot was waiting!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Back in Homer, we decided it was too early to go to bed just yet...so we headed to the Salty Dawg (our favorite dive bar on the spit) for some drinks and conversations with our fellow patrons.</span><span style="font-family: "arial";"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It was a fun end to our day's adventures: we added our 2 cents to the dollar walls of fame, made some new friends, and went to sleep looking forward to the days ahead :)</span></div>
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Sarah Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03427072229898440275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7006402147709682622.post-20360194887220787602016-08-17T14:57:00.000-08:002016-08-17T14:59:56.913-08:00Heat Wave In The Arctic Circle<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After a summer full of dreary weather at work in Prudhoe Bay, we had quite a surprise in store for us on 7/13... a new record high of 85! It came out of nowhere, but we definitely felt it. Our offices have no AC, so the heat was stifling to say the least. Vince and I took the opportunity to make the quick drive to the Arctic Ocean- not many people we know can say they've touched it :)</span><br />
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