Author: Kathleen

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North to Alaska

Team members Sean and Tony have cruised to one of the most arresting spots in the US for summer vacation. The intense heat of the east had them traveling north to cooler temps. Nestled into the southeast portion of Alaska lays 16.7 million acres of the Tongass National Forest, a temperate zone that is home to many species of animal, and where you may occasionally catch a glimpse of rare flora. Managed by the US Forest Service the area encompasses the Alexander Archipelago; glaciers, fjords, and peaks of the Coast Mountains.

{Whales in Juneau on the Saginaw Channel}

Natural beauty abounds with jaggedly rugged mountains; fjords that are aesthetically pleasing steeped in cliffs with a narrow inlet, glaciers of dense ice constantly moving under its own weight, and forest which stretches for miles.

The boys took the helicopter excursions that landed on the glacier and where they were able to hike the alpine tundra,  love their photo’s.

Travel stylishly,
K

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The Austin Guide

The music scene and great food is reason enough to visit Austin, but as you wander throughout the town you notice the boost of creativity within the city limits. From musicians on every other street corner; galleries tucked into unassuming spots and the architectural history, well the uniqueness becomes most endearing after the first day. Listed are a few of my favorites spots!!

Rodney McMillian, The White House Painting, 2018. Vinyl and thread. 13 feet x 42 feet 4 inches. Commissioned by The Contemporary Austin, with funds provided by the Suzanne Deal Booth Art Prize and was chosen by an independent advisory committee of renowned curators and art historians.

Sixth String by Randy Rudman
Me standing next to the 10’ Gibson Les Paul which is permanently on display at the corner of 6th and Congress, and the connection between performing and visual arts is astounding as you notice on the guitar the intersection of Sixth & Brazos.

TACOS DE VERDURAS AL CHINTEXTLE SAUTÉED SEASONAL VEGETABLES IN A SMOKY CHILE PASILLA OAXAQUEÑO PASTE

El Naranjo

This Oaxacan cuisine is absolutely the best within the city limits. To start the meal was this fabulous Margarita with sea salt!!! The flavors of the meal were so fresh and bold, like the Guacamole con Chicharron that was served with corn tortillas and a salsa-verde that I want to attempt to remake at home. Then tacos de verduras al chintextle were the seasonal vegetables in a smoky chile pasilla oaxaqueno paste.Irene’s
The retro vibe that emanates from Irene’s was half the fun of visiting this quaint restaurant and former auto body repair shop. It took me back to the days of the 29 Diner off of Route 50 & 123, when food was as delicious as mom’s!!! Our group started the meal with the French Dip & chips, which was really tasty, like when we were kids. The burgers were from handmade patties and dessert was a gorgeous strawberry cake.

Travel stylishly,
K