Alaska-2008

In early August, 2008, I was a few weeks into retirement and not doing well with the new status. Carmel decided I needed a vacation and treated me to a month in Alaska. It was my second visit to this great state. We rented a SUV, drove the loop and stayed at B&Bs and Inns, and some hostels. We had a great time and are tempted to relocate there as we truly feel "alive" there. We took around 2000 photos and have provided a few here. We hope to visit again in the Dutch Star.

Russia in Winter

On my last overseas assignment, I was posted in Tatarstan, and also spent a few weeks in Moscow. Prior to leaving Russia, Carmel joined me for a few days in Moscow. We then took the night train to St. Petersburg where we had the services of a local tour guide for a few days. We enjoyed Russia very much. The people are warm and friendly and want to share their great country with Americans. I encourage everyone who can to visit those two cities in Russia. It's expensive, but well worth it. You'll never be sorry.