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Living in Rome

The transition into Rome life has been steeper than I expected! I feel (and other people have also stated) Rome is quite a bit like New York.. people work very hard to create a sense of personal space and privacy in view of the crowded lifestyle here! Meeting people has been a struggle! I've been enjoying the usual sites- who wouldn't and also seeking little treasures of life.

Central America

Tepoztlan Mexico, typical street

Somewhere between Mexico and Costa Rica, things have gotten comfortable! The sunshine is so different from Alaska, I can hardly believe sometimes that I am living the same life!

Best Summer Ever

Winter is so very cold this year. It hasn't snowed yet, but it's freezing cold and the frost is coming in fast! Tonight it apparently has upset the groundwater around my house, and the foundation will have to be altered. Respect for water, respect for nature.

I lived in a tent this summer in Talkeetna Alaska. While serving beer and food to tourists I spent my free time rafting. Just don't fall in!

Alaska ~ Summer ~ Green

Glaciers away from Valdez

Like the slow graceful turn of a ballerina’s head, summer has eased into Alaska. Taking no prisoners, the heat has been in the 80s these past few weeks. We all must hide with our fans.

Just this morning, I was told of a new secret lake up by Thunderbird falls, so expect photos and tales soon to come!

No Winter In Alaska This Year!

Unusual year! Fake trail for ceremonial start!

March 03, 2003
It's been a very warm winter, record temperature warm! The Iditarod Sled Dog race was altered to accomdate the warm weather! For the ceremonial start in the city of Anchorage, an "Emergency" sled dog trail of snow had to be trucked in so that the dogs sleds had a way to get out! A whole new route was devised just to find snow! This year instead of Anchorage to Nome, it's Fairbanks to Nome! At least the roads are clear, no ice! I've been busy with my German language class... I can't believe it's half way done! Hope to find out soon if I will be moving to Hawaii... wish me luck!

MidWinter Update 01/24/02

Winter has gone well, after my car was totaled due to icy roads, I've purchased another vehicle. Unfortunately I'm the only girl in Alaska now driving without studded tires, so I am also the SLOWEST driver in Alaska. Any ideas of how to get people to stop tailgaiting you?

First Day of Snow

View of Anchorage in (ahem) broad daylight.

12/11/02
It happened! The snow hit last night, and it is a winter wonderland here! Want to see Anchorage cams? Here are some sites with webcams!(many views!)

http://www.alaska.net/~spdskatr/topanchoragecams.htm
These are just of Anchorage and Eagle River

http://www.alaska.net/~spdskatr/topalaskacams_320.htm
Another one of my faves is a site showing various cams around Alaska,
Enjoy!

10/30/02
The best parts of fall are finished, now Anchorage is a city waiting for it to snow. Sunrises are excellent, the air is not dangerous yet, it's still only brisk. I will have to stop wearing sandals if it snows...
08/19/02
Back in Anchorage, summer is winding up. I'm a bit dissapointed since I spent the best part of summer in Europe (I know, sorry!) summers here are precious. Not believing winter should come, but it's on it's way!

06/25/02
Okay! I am in Florence. Its almost just a ghetto old city with alot of fabulous artwork. Mostly, i have just seen things in passing as I was on the way to class. ...Like the man with no legs and a stump left arm. He was basically a trunk just placed along an alley, begging, duh! I have asked around, they think he is a gypsy, or at least that is who carts him off at night.... I did not see the movie Hannibal, but I guess the piazza that I see out my window is the one they used for the movie. I can see the Duomo from my bedroom window, and I have a cute vanity set. All in all, things are good. Tommorow i will find the market and get food.

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Written Jul 11, 2003

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Arctic Thunder 2003, Anchorage Alaska

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Nordic_Julia Dec 12, 2009 at 8:55 AM

Hi! See u like rafting :) me too :) I am actually performing a small agency which can organize the unforgetable rafting in the North Urals, Russia! If you are interested - look photos on my page. You can also e-mail me to uralstravel@gmail.com.
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Hmmmm Jan 27, 2008 at 8:44 PM

Bec, I know thatt I am late.. but anyway, birthday greetings to you.... I hope that you had a fantastic day, full of fun, friends, family and Martinis. Best wishes Aaron
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traveloturc Jan 24, 2008 at 3:06 PM

Happy birthday to you from Istanbul/Turkiye...I wish that you realize all your dreams good luck !!!))))
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Etoile2B Jan 24, 2008 at 10:27 AM

Happy Birthday from sunny California!
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Stargazer1 Jan 24, 2008 at 7:14 AM

Happy Birthday, Rebecca!
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GracesTrips Jan 23, 2008 at 11:22 PM

Happy Birthday Rebecca! Hope you enjoy a beautiful day!
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Paolo-Italy Jan 24, 2007 at 6:14 PM

haaaaapppyyyy biiiirthdaaaayyyy!!! ;)
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Swades Jan 23, 2007 at 9:03 PM

Many-2 return of the days. WIsh your dream come true..love and smile..vivek
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Confucius Oct 9, 2006 at 12:24 PM

Life tastes like cabernet? I'll drink to that!
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chbuchie Jan 24, 2006 at 7:01 AM

Happy birthday and have a great 2006, wishes from Antwerp, C