The Rest of The Story Alaska Version

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The pictures of the remainder of our cruise 🚢. We had the most perfect week away from everything and everyone. It was long overdue and a relaxing trip with super yummy Keto food. We managed to stay Keto the whole time except one special meal where the server refused our NO to dessert and brought us a lovely “heavenly mango” cloud of sugar. We each took a tiny spoonful. It was the most sugar we have had in a year. We do cheat with wine from time to time. I think I tried every bar’s dirty martini and fell in love with the Crows Nest version. They always accommodated my need for large olives and my drink in a short whisky glass. We did go to one tasting for Whiskey. I only liked one, the Hiland Park 12 Single Malt Whiskey. It is now part of our growing collection of Whiskey! We attended one Art auction and bid/won two pieces of Art. One is a Scooby Doo print which is actually very fun and the other is from the Artist Ashton Howard. Park West allowed us to start our journey at a fraction of the cost. Mark’s painting is worth double of what he paid for it! The photo above was my pick but it was in the 1500.00 range and we aren’t ready for that! Eventually I want a room with a Art wall so it is time to start collecting. I like the one below but with different artwork. 





Our First Piece…Mark’s choice. He is currently writing a book about Alaska so it is perfect timing and hopefully good inspiration!

-A

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