Sitka, Alaska, Harbor

 Good morning,

What a lovely place!  I'm sure we could use some of that lovely cool air from Alaska down here on the mainland right now!

Thank you to Catherine and Erica for the images from their Alaskan Cruise aboard Serenade of the Seas.

Enjoy,

Lois

Eagle in Alaska

 Good morning,

Look who is in charge here in Sitka, Alaska!

Erica zoomed in on this fellow and shared this image with us.

So very cool!

Thanks!

Lois

Flowers in Sitka, Alaska

 Good morning,

June is beautiful in Alaska!   

 There are so many pretty flowers!  The blue flowers above appear to be Japanese Iris.  We used to have them here at home in Ohio, but one year they just didn't return.  It's lovely to see them here.

Thank you for the images, Erica and Catherine! 

Enjoy!

Lois

Radiance of the Seas - Sitka, Alaska

 Good morning,

Radiance of the Seas is tied up on Sitka, Alaska, in this image.  Catherine and Erica are cruising aboard her sister ship, Serenade of the Seas.  

The twin ships are on very similar itineraries so they see each other often on the journey.

Beautiful!

Lois

Radiance of the Seas in Alaska

 Good morning,

The scenery in Alaska is so beautiful!  I have more pictures from Catherine and Erica!  Thank you!

This is an image of Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas taken from Serenade of the Seas. 

We could use some of that cool air on the mainland right now!

Enjoy,

Lois

Red Porch Lilies

 Good morning,

Our Red Porch Lilies are gorgeous again this year! 

 I filled two pots on the porch with these several years ago and they return year after year with very little care (intrusion) from me!  

 We can enjoy them from the living room and dining room, too.  The image above is through the dining room french doors.  Since taking this picture, I've gone out and removed the Virginia Creeper that is trying to take over my life.  The pot to the left of the lilies is filled with Marigolds growing from seeds.  Marigold blossoms coming soon.  There are matching pots of lilies and marigolds on the other side of the steps.

Happy Summer!

Lois

Indoor Gardening - Peace Lily

 Good morning,

My indoor garden is much easier to control than what is going on outside.  

This pretty Peace Lily was a gift from Catherine many months (maybe even a year?) ago that came home in a small pot.  I've re-potted it, talked to it nicely, and have watered it carefully.  A little coffee helps keep the acidic soil just right, too.  It seems my Peace Lily is at peace with the world and is quite happy in our dining room! 

Catherine brought me several other plants, too, and I've run out of indoor space for them.  I'll have to get more creative about where I can put them....

All the best,

Lois