While we were gone, I learned that 'Brass and Ivory' won the People's Choice award in the 2011 Dose of Digital #dosie Awards. 'How I Fight MS' won Silver in the Judge's Choice award. Thank you for voting and presenting the patient community voice.
...and another 2 miles in Sitka, Alaska just days later.
And to top off a fabulous trip, we were even able to spot Mt. Rainier (ie. 'the mountain') from over 100 miles away in Mukilteo, Washington.
Looks like you had a great vacation. I'd love to go to Alaska!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on winning the award!
Didn't you do this last year? (ahem)
ReplyDeleteNice pictures, Lisa!
ReplyDeleteIt was a really nice vacation. Alaska was so great that we 'had' to go a 2nd time. I highly recommend it.
ReplyDeleteWebster, this time it was Rob's mom who insisted that the family go to Alaska. With so many places in the world to explore, I did hesitate but am glad that we went. This time we visited 3 new places.
We were even in Victoria on the evening of Canada Day. That was a special bonus. We got to see fireworks on 3 different days, with the last sightings from the airplane all over the city. Very cool!!
Rob, I still want to see your photos. LOL.
What gorgeous photos!!! It looks like you had a great time. And congrats on the award!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a great vacation. I have to ask...how were you able to walk so far (2.5 miles!). Is that a norm for you? Just wondering trying to figure out how to improve my mobility. Also, what was the temp if you don't mind me asking.
ReplyDeleteThanks everybody!
ReplyDeleteLanette, I do not normally walk distances much. When I do, my legs become numb and heavy. I develop an uneven gait and become unsteady.
On the 2.5 miles in Juneau, I walked at two different locations. The first one was about 1.75 miles at the Mendenhall Glacier and it took me one hour exactly since I stopped to rest a few times. The ground was level and the temps were probably in the low 60s.
The second location that day was a loop which was definitely less than one mile but had some elevation gain. Again I rested as needed since there were benches available.
Using the cane allowed me to spend my energy in making progress rather than maintaining balance. I really should do more but with temps in the upper 90s here, I can't even begin to imagine it.