Alaska – Francois et Moi https://francoisetmoi.com Making a Handmade Modern Home one DIY project at a time. Sat, 03 Jan 2015 00:48:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://i0.wp.com/francoisetmoi.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Untitled-2-2.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Alaska – Francois et Moi https://francoisetmoi.com 32 32 76357554 Whale Watching in the Kenai Fjords, Alaska https://francoisetmoi.com/travel/whale-watching-in-the-kenai-fjords-alaska/ Mon, 21 Jul 2014 12:50:59 +0000 http://francoisetmoi.com/?p=6593 Larger-than-life majestic sea dwellers, shockingly cerulean ocean and pristinely untouched landscapes. Whale watching in the Kenai Fjords is a sublimely marvelous and humbling experience that is not to be missed. That sunny, crisp July morning we took to the sea, by way of Seward, Alaska, with Kenai Fjord Tours for an 8 1/2 hour boat trip unveiling mesmerizing glimpses of enormous humpbacks, playful porpoises, sea lions, puffins, jellyfish and the list could go on. Not to mention intimate moments with our planet’s slowly, but ever steadily, receding glaciers. An experience that couldn’t help but present a tangible reality check of the effects our of modern world. It was an awe-evoking and educational day on the water made up of a collection of wondrous, squeal-worthy and poignant events, and ones I’m not likely to forget anytime soon! Here’s what we packed for the day trip: Light jacket + layers of clothing (tee, sweater, jacket) Hat and perhaps mittens Camera Sunglasses Sunscreen Snacks and water (Lunch and dinner are provided, but in case hunger strikes in between!) My Auntie Karen captured some beautifully peaceful footage of two humpback whales along the Fjords. Check it out on my sparkly new YouTube Channel!                   

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]]> 6593 Anchor(age) Away! https://francoisetmoi.com/uncategorized/anchorage-away/ https://francoisetmoi.com/uncategorized/anchorage-away/#comments Wed, 02 Jul 2014 13:25:37 +0000 http://francoisetmoi.com/?p=6277 Uffda, it’s been a busy week! Tonight Ken and I fly through the night to Anchorage, Alaska, to celebrate my cousin Julie and her husband John recently tying the knot! And while we’re at it, we plan to also celebrate the 4th of July with family and explore America’s last frontier–we’re going whale watching! It’s our first time up there, so if you have a favorite restaurant, brewery, hiking trail or local shop, please let us know–we’d more than love your suggestion! And with the 4th of July just 2 days away, here are three star-spangled links to get you party ready: The House That Lars Built has some pretty rad handmade projects to help make your Holiday a festive one! Especially the American Flag Bunting and the Picnic Blanket. This gorgeous and simple angel food cake from A Beautiful Mess would make a great addition to any Independence Day spread. I’m loving this 4th of July outdoor bar + white sangria recipe from Everyday Occasions!  

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