Review on our Alaska Cruise aboard the Radiance

[jennat]

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safely back in Homer

What a day!

 

Thank you to Sarah and Craig for a wonderful day.

I am telling you (I'm a tad bossy, you know)

add this on to your alaska trip. Pick up the phone and call Emerald Air and let them guide you on an amazing day. I promise you won't regret it.....unless you get eaten by a Grizzly of course. : ) KIDDING!

[jennat]

We were do exhausted from the day that most of us napped on the way back. We did spot a whale from the plane, however.

After we got back, we headed into Homer for a bite down on the spit (not to be confused with some spit down in our bite)

 

 

 

 

 

someone's catch of the day.

 

There were tons of tents on the sandy beach along the spit.

Little shops dotted the sides of the street.

[jennat]

Back to the hotel, where we soak in the hot tub and then head to bed. Tomorrow we are driving to Anchorage. Then our incredible day ATVing. It was our favorite day of the trip (not including bears, that is in a catagory all it's own)

I will finish up tomorrow (I promise I will try, at least!)

[Arizona Cruz Chic]

We were do exhausted from the day that most of us napped on the way back. We did spot a whale from the plane, however.

After we got back, we headed into Homer for a bite down on the spit (not to be confused with some spit down in our bite)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Salty Dawg Saloon is where the Captains form DEADLIEST CATCH hang out when not out on the Bearing Sea fishing. ;)

 

Just love, love, love all your pictures, the bears are my favorite, I bet you could hear them breathing!!! Although, just maybe a bit too close for comfort for me! :eek: It had to be thrilling to say the least!

 

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[heatherb1958]

Wonderful review .

Out of our 50+ cruises the two to Alaska have been my favourite,last one being the repo from Vancouver to LA on Serenade for my 50th birthday in September 08, unfortunately RCI don't seem to do those cruises anymore:(.

Having seen your wonderful photos of the land based portion I am seriously going to investigate a northbound cruise followed by a week on land then a relaxing southbound cruise for my 55th:)

[wannasail4ever]

Jen, LOVE all the bear photos! They are spectacular! I'm thinking FEAR as close as you were to those big buggers! You definitely need to do a very large photo montage for your den! Beats mounted heads!

 

As for the BVI cruise, isn't the one you're looking at over the 1st?

 

Happy 4th of July everyone!

 

macy

[MJN]

Very much enjoying your review. Wish we were brave enough and also had enough $$$$ for the bear tour. We did check out their website and it looks incredible if it didn't scare us to death!

We have already had cabin # 1104 on the Serenade, a sister ship of Radiance and we loved it. We were curious how the views were in the Inside Passage in terms of seeing to both sides and the Hubbard glacier. We were pretty sure they would be great, which was why we booked this cabin the moment it became available last year. Was really surprised that the ship didn't make a 360 spin at the Hubbard glacier. Was it because perhaps there were two much glacier ice in the bay? I know they are cautious around ice floes.

 

Thanks for all the info....we leave to start our journey towards Alaska in 2 days, sail in a week!

[Terry & Gail]

Jen,

My DH and I are enjoying this review and spectacular photos! The bear pictures are to die for (not literally I hope! ha ha). We are doing the Southbound Radiance next year about the time you did it this year. This makes it seem so much more real. I'm not a cold weather person, but you have made me eager to see everything!

 

Thanks so much, keep it coming!

 

Gail & Terry

[jennat]

Jen, LOVE all the bear photos! They are spectacular! I'm thinking FEAR as close as you were to those big buggers! You definitely need to do a very large photo montage for your den! Beats mounted heads!

 

As for the BVI cruise, isn't the one you're looking at over the 1st?

 

Happy 4th of July everyone!

 

macy

 

Nope so no excuses...it is on the 6th....plenty of time.

[jennat]

Very much enjoying your review. Wish we were brave enough and also had enough $$$$ for the bear tour. We did check out their website and it looks incredible if it didn't scare us to death!

We have already had cabin # 1104 on the Serenade, a sister ship of Radiance and we loved it. We were curious how the views were in the Inside Passage in terms of seeing to both sides and the Hubbard glacier. We were pretty sure they would be great, which was why we booked this cabin the moment it became available last year. Was really surprised that the ship didn't make a 360 spin at the Hubbard glacier. Was it because perhaps there were two much glacier ice in the bay? I know they are cautious around ice floes.

 

Thanks for all the info....we leave to start our journey towards Alaska in 2 days, sail in a week!

 

First of all, have a wonderful trip! I will try to answer the aft balcony question in case shutterbug or someone else doesn't get on before you leave.

I know that from what I understood, shutterbug was extremely happy with her aft balcony. She mentioned several times how protected it was from the wind and how much time they spent out there. So that can only be good, right? Shutterbug??? are you on here?

[jennat]

Jen,

My DH and I are enjoying this review and spectacular photos! The bear pictures are to die for (not literally I hope! ha ha). We are doing the Southbound Radiance next year about the time you did it this year. This makes it seem so much more real. I'm not a cold weather person, but you have made me eager to see everything!

 

Thanks so much, keep it coming!

 

Gail & Terry

 

Thanks! You will have a great time!

[Clarkk W Griswald]

Jen,

 

I may have missed it in your review, but did anyone in your group on the bear excursion have a gun? If not, I know you only have to run faster than the slowest person in the group, but i would be that slowest person!

 

Your pics of the bears (actually, all of your pics) are incredible! My DH, Dale, will be forever grateful to you, because your review has may me very excited to plan an Alaska cruise! We are hoping to have a few drinks with you on the Oasis so that we can hear more about your adventure.

 

Joan

[djandnic]

Jen,

 

I may have missed it in your review, but did anyone in your group on the bear excursion have a gun? If not, I know you only have to run faster than the slowest person in the group, but i would be that slowest person!

 

Your pics of the bears (actually, all of your pics) are incredible! My DH, Dale, will be forever grateful to you, because your review has may me very excited to plan an Alaska cruise! We are hoping to have a few drinks with you on the Oasis so that we can hear more about your adventure.

 

Joan

 

Especially with those new cement boots I'll buy for you just before the trip........:D

Edited July 2, 2011 by djandnic

[rclibertygirl5]

Thank you so much for sharing your story and pictures!!

 

We are sailing on the northbound Radiance leaving on July 22 and I was wondering if you or shutterbug happened to take pictures of the MDR menus?

[jennat]

Thank you so much for sharing your story and pictures!!

 

We are sailing on the northbound Radiance leaving on July 22 and I was wondering if you or shutterbug happened to take pictures of the MDR menus?

 

I didn't. I only ate there twice and would guess that shutterbug ate there never.....sorry!

[jennat]

Jen,

 

I may have missed it in your review, but did anyone in your group on the bear excursion have a gun? If not, I know you only have to run faster than the slowest person in the group, but i would be that slowest person!

 

Your pics of the bears (actually, all of your pics) are incredible! My DH, Dale, will be forever grateful to you, because your review has may me very excited to plan an Alaska cruise! We are hoping to have a few drinks with you on the Oasis so that we can hear more about your adventure.

 

Joan

 

Remember Joan, you don't have to be the fastest, just the smartest......if someone were to accidentally trip, then that would buy some "getaway time" (even in cement boots)

I would LOVE to have a drink with you come October!

[Suzie999]

Jen,

Great job sweet daughter. I, along with everyone else, have really, really enjoyed your review. Now I don't have to spend the money to take the trip, I feel like I already have! Still not crazy about you being so close to the bears!

 

I love that you are funny, adventurous and full of life & fun!

 

Love, Mom

[shutterbug285]

Thank you so much for sharing your story and pictures!!

 

We are sailing on the northbound Radiance leaving on July 22 and I was wondering if you or shutterbug happened to take pictures of the MDR menus?

 

no sorry but i do remember someone having them on a thread i read before we left. try a thread search and i'll see if i can find it too

[shutterbug285]

The menus are all the same fleet wide. Please be aware, however, that they may rotate the days on which the menus are served from cruise to cruise...

 

Night One:

Starter:

Smoke Fish Tapenade – Sweet onions, tangy capers and fresh herbs compliment this fish dish; served with a golden brown crostini

Vidalia Onion Tart – sweet Vidalia onions combined with nutty Gruyere cheese, then baked in a buttery crust, served with leek fondue and sautéed red peppers

Sopa de Tortilla – Robust Mexican tomato soup garnished with dried julienne tortilla

Hot and Sour Shrimp soup - Spicy, pungent lemongrass-scented seafood broth with cilantro and vegetables

Child Watermelon Gazpacho – A variety of flavors and textures play off beautifully in this soup; garnished with chopped celery and cucumber

 

Caesar Salad or Spinach Salad

 

MAIN COURSE

Pan-Fried Pork Medallions - Meaty medallions served with buttery mashed potatoes, broccoli and a savory forest mushroom ragout

Truffled wild mushroom linguini alfredo – White truffle oil enhances the earthiness of the wild mushrooms in this creamy pasta dish.

Slow-Roasted Prime Rib

Grilled Mediterranean Quesadilla – Melted Monterey Jack cheese and vegetables sandwiched in a warm flour tortilla; served with a tomato-cilantro salsa

Pan-seared golden sea bass – Served atop green lentils, green beans, snow peas and verjus beurre blanc

Aloo Gobi Methi– Fenugreek-flavored potato and cauliflower curry served with fragrant basmati rice, pappadams, and tangy riata

 

DESSERTS

Strawberry Pavlova – Crispy Meringue coated with fresh cream and topped with strawberry compote

Chocolate Cherry Cake – Classic flavor combination in cake; served with a dollop of kirsch cream

Low-fat blueberry and peach cobbler – Spiced with cinnamon and dusted with powder sugar

Sugar-Free chocolate pot de Crème – Rich chocolate cream perfumed with a hint of coffee

 

Night Two

STARTERS

Shrimp Cocktail

Escargot Bourguignonne

Lobster Bisque

Oxtail Broth

 

MAIN COURSE

Shrimp Ravioli – Bits of shrimp in pasta pillow, served in a creamy coconut-lim lobster sauce, atop wilted spinach and garnished with fried leeks

Grilled Seafood Brochett - A monkfish, scallops, and shrimp kebab, served with potato and cauliflower hash, and a black olive and red bell pepper pesto beurre blanc.

Roasted Duck – A black currant sauce and sweet red cabbage complement the richness of the duck, while golden brown potato croquettes add texture

Sauteed Seasonal Mushrooms – In a blue cheese cream sauce and bohemian dumpling

Potato Curry – Potatoes, onion and rich, spicy tomato curry served with fragrant basmati rice, pappadams and tangy raita.

 

DESSERTS

Bittersweet Chocolate Souffle – With each bite, this warm delicacy melts on the tongue to release a hint of lightly bittersweet chocolate served with espresso custard

Double Strawberry Cheesecake – Creamy cheesecake laced with a strawberry swirl; add a dollop of whipped cream, a spoonful of strawberry compote and enjoy

Marinated Cherry Bake – Marinated cherries baked in a light cake served with vanilla sauce

Low-fat Berry Mouse-Light strawberry and blueberry yogurt mousse accompanied by a rich-tasting, low fat vanilla sauce

Sugar-free coconut vanilla layer cake – a Tahitian vanilla mousse rests between layers of moist cake; toasted coconut adds a bit of crunch.

 

Night THREE

STARTERS

Antipasti – cured Italian ham, seasonal melon, grilled vegetables, marinated portabella mushrooms and baked caramelized garlic

Scallop Risotto – Delicate sea scallops enhanced by the charred sweetness of corn, served over a creamy mascarpone risotto

Creamy Roasted Garlic Soup – Mild and fragrant; garnished with rye bread croutons

Strawberry bisque – perfectly chilled soup garnished with a sprig of fragrant mint

 

Caesar Salad

Insalata Mista – mixed greens, crisp zucchini, sweet red bell peppers and black olives

 

MAIN COURSE

Rigatoni Pasta – Spicy chorizo , flavorful bell peppers, grilled corn, olive oil basil lend a southwestern twist to this dish

Garlic Tiger Shrimp – reminiscent of classic shrimp scampu, sauted in garlic-herb butter and accompanied by seasonal vegetables

Chicken Marsala – sautéed chicken scallopine nestled in Marsala mushroom sauce; served with buttery mashed potatoes and fresh veggies

Eggplant and Roma Tomato Bake – Smothered in mozzarella cheese with basil-balsamic syrup drizzle

Kaju Paneer Dhansak – Paneer, fenugreek, tarka dal and pineapple curry served with fragrant basmati rice, pappadams and tangy ratia

 

DESSERTS

Warm Chocolate Cake – warm chocolate cake complemented by mil chocolate sauce and sweet roasted pears

Raspberry Panna Cotta – full of raspberry flavor, this light Italian dessert is served on a crunchy almond butter cookie.

Tiramisu

Low-Fat angel food cake w/ grand marnier marinated strawberries

Sugar-Free Chocolate mint cake

 

NIGHT FOUR

STARTERS

Exotic Fruits w/ mojito jelly

Crab and Shrimp Salad – sweet crab meat, surimi and shrimp are served atop mixed lettuce, mango and papaya, and dressed with lime cilantro dressing.

Beef and Veal Tortellaci – Tender pasta filled with Combination of beef and veal, enveloped in a zuchinni and garlic cream

Jalapeno potato soup – this creamy potati soup has a twist of heat and a hint of sour cream for richness

Chicken Consomme – flavorful broth with strips of crepe fettuccine, liberally garnished with chives

 

Caesar Salad

Seasonal Salad – with cool crisp cucumber and sweet red bell peppers

 

MAIN COURSE

Parmesan-Crusted Turkey Tenderloin – a savory mustard sage sauce is the perfect foil for the tender parmesan-crusted turkey

Cornmeal-Dusted Tilapia – Slightly crispu fish filet served with a healthy portion of Japanese ratatouille and a wasabi aioli

Slow-Roasted Beef Shoulder Filet – served with decadent mascarpone mashed potatoes and a shiraz reduction

Asparagus and Brie Tart – fresh asparagus and nutty Brie are nestled in a buttery crust – topped with grilled plum tomatoes and arugula salad; red pepper essence and chive oil add a bright touch

Penne Tarantina – a chunky tomato and garlic sauce loaded with plump mussels, shrimp and sweet bay scallops all tossed with al dente pasta

Gobi Ki Sabzi – cauliflower curry with cumin seeds, ginger, peppers and tomatoes served with fragrant basmati rice, pappadams and tangy raita.

 

DESSERTS

Choca-Chino Trilogy – A Delightful chocolate trio: Sweet Grand Marnier white chocolate mousse, creamy mile chocolate kahlua cheesecake and a slice of dense dark chocolate mud cake

BBB – Banana and Baileys Irish Cream brulee custard baked under a caramel crust

Magic Mango Parfait – light, creamy frozen mango custard layered with Caribbean mango salsa

Low-Fat Exotic pineapple and coconut cake – A Pina Colada in a flourless cake – with a healthy scoop of pineapple sorbet for good measure

Steamed Sugar Free vanilla and berry custard w/ fresh berries

 

NIGHT FIVE

STARTERS

Papaya, lychee & water chestnut salad – crunchy and slightly sweet, this salad is dressed with a kaffir lime syrup

Smoked Salmon Carpaccio – thinly sliced smoked atlantic salmon served with red oinion, capers and lime.

Breaded Mushrooms – fresh mushrooms are lightly breaded and fried until golden brown, served with tartar sauce

Mulligatawny Soup – Spicy Indian soup with curried chicken, vegetables and rice

Shellfish Saffron Consomme – Delicate broth with baby shrimp and leeks

Chilled orange and banana Soup – sweet citrus and creamy banana complement each other garnished with julienne basil

 

Caesar Salad

Tomato Salad – Vine ripe tomatoes with sweet red onion and tangy crumbled blue cheese

 

MAIN COURSE

Asian Duck – Ginger marinated duck glazed with orange hoisin sauce, roasted and served with stir –fried Chinese cabbage and steamed rice

Baked Cheese Cannelloni - Tender ricotta filled pasta in Gruyere-parmesan sauce atop a beef and forest mushroom ragou

Pan-Seared Tilapia – Tender fish served on a potato-leek gratin with corn niblets, snow peas and saffron beurre blanc

Pan-Fried pork medallions – Served with tangy sour cream mashed potatoes, carmelized shallots and a savory port reduction

Wild Mishroom and Goat cheese pizza – Earthy mushrooms, creamy cheese and crispy crust with a balsamic drizzle

Bglai Cauliflower – Cauliflower, potatoes and green pea curry served with fragment basmati rice, pappadams and tangy raita

 

DESSERTS

Pear Tart Bourdalou – Rich almond custard, topped with sliced pears and baked in a flaky crust

Chocolate Banan Strudel – Bananas and dark chocolate wrapped in thin layers of strudel pasty, then baked until golden brown

White chocolate cheesecake – Creamy and delectable, with a hint of lemon

Low-Fat Mango Mousse – Silky dessert with the sweet subtle taste of fresh mango

Sugar-Free Orange Yogurt Pudding – tangy citrus pudding with bittersweet orange reduction

 

NIGHT SIX

Starters

Eggplant and Kalamata Olive Tartare – Tomoato Coulis and Garlic crostini

Seafood Salad – Shrimp, scallops and smoked salmon in a brandy cocktail sauce

Creamed wild mushroom in Puff Pastry – A hearty blend of wild mushrooms, cream and herbs all encased in delicate puff pastry

Cream of Asparagus – Pale green and creamy, this delicious classic soup is garnished with crunchy almonds

Double Duck Consomme – Aged port gives this rich broth a depth of flavor and is garnished with a melange of julienne vegetables

Roasted Peach Soup - roasting brings out the sweetness of this stone fruit; strawberries serve as a colorful garnish

 

Caesar Salad

House Salad – Boston and Oak leaf lettuce, vine ripe tomatoes and sunflower seeds

 

MAIN COURSE

Thai BBQ Chicken Breats – The delicate perfume of jasmine rice is enhanced by coconut and lemongrass

New England Bay Scallops and Ziti – Sweet bay scallops, grilled portabella mushrooms and fire-roasted red pepper pesto swirl around the pasta

Fisherman’s Plate - A broiled lobster tail and garlicky shrimp served with broccoli florets

Slow-Roasted Aged Prime Rib – Served with natural au jus, a fluffy baked potato and lightly glazed root vegetables

Greek-Style Vegetarian Moussaka – On a chunky and tomato and oregano sauce

Kabuli Chana – Chickpea curry served with fragrant basmati rice.

 

DESSERTS

Dessert Sampler – A trio of exquisite and textures on one plate - ie. Chocolate Cake, Cheesecake, and Pana cotta (if I remember correctly)

Cherries Jubilee – Warmed, dark red cherries laced with Kirsch; generously ladled over vanilla ice cream

Low Fat Double Passion Fruit Cheesecake – Low fat cheesecake laced with a passion fruit swirl, served on a bed of mango sauce.

Sugar Free Red Berry Tart – Delicate, flaky pie crust filled with sugar free vanilla pastry cream and fresh red berries

 

NIGHT SEVEN

STARTERS

Fresh Seasonal Fruits – Laced with passion fruit coulis

House Terrine - The Sweetness of port wine enhances this rich duck pate, waldorf salad is a nice complement

Crab Cake – Meaty crab meat cake atop corn salsa, with tequila-lime sour cream

New England Clam Chowder – More like a rich, creamy stew than a soup, filled with chinke of vegetables, potatoes and clams

Asian-Style Chicken Soup – Full-Flavored Chicken broth with wontons, oyster mushrooms, bok choy and scallions

Chilled Golden Delicious Apple Soup – A hint of cinnamon perfectly enhances the apple flavor

 

Caesar Salad

Focaccia and Tomato Salad - Crusty focaccia , bocconcini and ripe tomato slices tossed with fresh basil served family style

 

MAIN COURSE

Panko-Cilantro Crusted Catch of the Day – Fresh fish filet sautéed golden and served with basmati rice, cauliflower, spinach and a Cognac-curry sauce

Cheese Tortelloni - Delicate cheese-filled pasta nestled in a light suace of blue cheese and bits of rich-tasting sun-dried tomatoes

Roasted Garlic and herb Rack of Lamb – Sautéed vegetables, mashed potatoes and a rich Cabernet wine sauce

Pan-fried cauliflower cakes – Fried to a crispy, golden brown and served with sautéed pimentos, asparagus and cumin-cilantro sour cream.

Slow-Roasted Double-Cut Prok Loin Steak – Savory pork loin, served atop a bed of braised lentils with crisp green beans, potato gratin and onion jus

Vegetable Vindaloo – Cauliflower, broccoli, beans, peas, carrots, tomatoes and sweet corn curry served with fragrant basmati rice, papadams, and tangy raita.

 

DESSERTS

Ivory Chocolate Fondue – Sweet berries in a white chocolate mousse; a crunchy biscuit is served to add a nice texture.

Apple Pie a la Mode – Slices of spiced Golden Delicious apples baked in a flaky double crust, topped with creamy vanilla ice cream

Dulce de Leche Cheesecake – Sweet cheesecake with swirls of caramel and a hint of coffee

Low-Fat Caramelized pina colada tart – Pinneapple and coconut flavored filling double-baked in a flaky crust

Sugar-Free Fruit Pillow – Fluffy puff pastry filled with creamy vanilla custard and topped with zesty fruit compote

[rclibertygirl5]

Shutterbug,

Thank you so much! This is super helpful!

[chickalo]

Hi Jen....you review was amazing, thank you.

 

I notice in your videos that you were in Hawaii in 2009. We will be doing or 1st leg of our B2B to Hawaii and I was wondering if you could give us some suggestions for tours. You are a wealth of info and I like the idea of doing tours on our own instead of going through RC.

I can't tell you how much Brenda (Bella Days) and I have enjoyed reading you review. As mentioned before you should definitely be a travel writer.

[jennat]

Hi Jen....you review was amazing, thank you.

 

I notice in your videos that you were in Hawaii in 2009. We will be doing or 1st leg of our B2B to Hawaii and I was wondering if you could give us some suggestions for tours. You are a wealth of info and I like the idea of doing tours on our own instead of going through RC.

I can't tell you how much Brenda (Bella Days) and I have enjoyed reading you review. As mentioned before you should definitely be a travel writer.

 

Where are you going in Hawaii? One thing I would mention is swimming with the Manta Rays in Kona....google it.

 

mjcrouch@4dv.net

 

E-mail me and we will talk about it specifically. My girlfriend that travels a lot goes to Hawaii constantly so I'm sure we can think of awesome things for you to do. I definitely would look into the Manta Rays though (Big Island), Na Pail coast or Waimea Canyon in Kauai......Depends on a lot of things like how much time you have.....we can talk about it.

[jennat]

Sunday we woke up and hit the road. We needed to drive to Anchorage so that we would be closer to our ATV excursion the next day out of Palmer. It is about a 4 hours drive.....good times.

The weather was, how do I say it.....crappy!

 

 

We did manage to get some better pictures of all the fisherman along the river.

 

 

 

 

 

I'm not sure if this is supposed to be a "beautiful" drive or not. I wasn't blown away by it but it was rainy and cloudy so you couldn't see the peaks of mountains or anything. Could be that I am from Colorado so I am not as enthralled with mountains (I am exposed to their beauty often).

[jennat]

 

 

This is Turnagain Arm, the body of water that juts in and cuts off the Kenai from Anchorage (kind of). There is a point called Beluga Point that I really wish we had stopped at. you are supposed to be able to see Beluga whales from that spot. We thought of it but you know how it is after driving a bit, you talk yourself out of it. A man on our tour the next day had done it and saw them. BUGGER!

 

When you get to Anchorage the mapquest directions get confusing (no? not mapquest!)

You basically just follow the main road until you get to around 5th for downtown (and turn left) or the airport is a mile or two before that on the left. Seems more confusing than it is (once again, thank you mapquest)

 

 

[jennat]

We stayed at a B and B called Cooper Whale in.....it was on 5th and L street. We drove around looking for parking. Nope, no parking lot.....you either had to run out and put money in the meter every 2 hours or park at a parking garage a couple blocks away. Thought that was kind of odd but maybe that is common in a big (?) city....

 

 

 

(I just like to look at myself in the mirror ; ))

 

 

The weather had cleared up and the sun was out. We walked downtown and shopped a bit. There are a bunch of touristy shops on 4th street. On the way to dinner I decided I wanted to see the Aurora Borealis show at the IMAX. Don't know if I have told you about my A.D.D. yet but yeah.....that wasn't happening. As beautiful as the slllllooowwww motion pictures were set to classica(zzzzzzzz)l music. There was no way I was making it. About 15minutes into it, my husband asked how I was doing. I was doing Fantastic. I was getting so much done. I had balanced my check book mentally, added up all the points I had accumulated for my RCCL card and attempted to use ESP to contact life on other planets. ....Needless to say, We left early, claiming a medical emergency (hey, ADD is real!) So, if you are anything like me, unless you need a nap this may not be for you. If you enjoy yoga, Japanese gardens and elevator music definitely check this out. You are a better person than I.

 

We headed out to eat at Humpy's...a local favorite. In fact, the week we got home we got to see the Man vs Food guy there (on the television)

The food was great....definitely get the pizza. It the definitely a hole in the wall, struggle to grab a table when one comes available, kind of slow service but it was so good, we went back the next night.

 

Tomorrow we are headed out to Palmer (by Wasilla, about 40 min toward Denali) to go ATVing.