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Tirana, A 100-Degree Paradise
Often, when we told people we were coming to Tirana, Albania, their first question was, “Where?” and then, “Why?” It’s hard to describe, but we hope this photo and video give you…
Eid al-Adha, The Holiest of Islamic Holy Days
Kenric was on the balcony telling me that the call to prayer at the Et’hem Bej Mosque down the block seemed to be getting an unusually large crowd this morning. I was…
Our Apartment in Tirana
It was a very hot day in Tirana. The high was 94°F (34.4°C). I did not leave our Airbnb apartment after we checked in at 2 pm. Poor Kenric had to go…
Anchorage to Tirana in Four Flights
Anchorage -> Vancouver -> London -> Vienna -> Tirana After being awake for more than 33 hours, we’re finally having a beer from the hotel minibar and getting some sleep soon. Goodnight…
Alaska is Beyond Words
The beauty of Alaska is beyond words. Maybe that’s why I haven’t written much about our visit here yet. It is also hard for me to articulate my feelings now as we…
A 2007 Buick Lucerne Named Grandpa
When we were in Redlands, we bought Grandpa’s 2007 Buick Lucerne for $2,000. It was the maximum amount Grandma would take. She wanted to gift the car to Kenric because we stayed…
The Alaska Highway
The Alaska Highway actually starts in Dawson CREEK (Mile 0) in British Columbia, Canada, and ends in Delta Junction in Alaska, USA (Mile 1422). We didn’t drive the entire 1,422 miles because…
North of The Arctic Circle
We encountered quite a few areas with intense smoke when we headed north to Wiseman, Alaska the other day. Hopefully, the fires are contained and we can get back to Fairbanks today….
An Evening at Diamond Tooth Gerties
One of our favorite activities in Dawson City was the Can-can show at Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall. It’s a gambling hall, a saloon and an entertainment venue with three Can-can shows…