The Chukchi Sea by Ski. Second Attempt. Part Two

Part One

April 4th, we started to move toward the seashore. The temperature decreased even more, becoming close to -30C. Windy also, but, at least, clear.

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The Chukchi Sea by Ski. Second Attempt. Part one

Two years ago we made an attempt to travel by ski on the Chukchi Sea and surrounding lands. It was not a successful attempt: We made 20 km on the ice of Kotzeboe Inlet, spent five days in snowstorms, and escaped back to Kotzeboe in a short break . . . → Continue reading The Chukchi Sea by Ski. Second Attempt. Part one

Yellow

Last spring. Corokia cotoneaster ака wire-netting bush.

Pullman Biking

Again last summer in Pullman. As I already said there is one bike trail near Pullman. Only one. At least, it is long enough, about 50 km one way. It goes to Moscow, passes it, and goes to the Idaho forest, where ends. It is a nice . . . → Continue reading Pullman Biking

Rainy Rhododendrons

I am waiting for spring, but we have winter back, thanks bastard Phil. I have some spring preserves from the previous year, and will share them till the new spring come finally. Today wet rhododendrons.

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Second Walk on Kamiak Butte

Another reminiscence of last summer in Pullman. A little more of Kamiak Butte. That time I was on the Butte during Balsamorhiza Bloom. This is a little bit late. Balsamorhiza’s bloom is off, but the fields are green.

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Town walk

Pullman stands on sevenи hills. Plenty of places, green and blooming. Especially in spring. And the clouds here are beautiful.

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Seven Lakes, Clearwater, Idaho

At the beginning of July, we spent a long weekend in the Idaho mountains. There is a Clearwater River in Idaho. Along this river there is a road; from this road, plenty of trails follow to numerous hot springs, . . . → Continue reading Seven Lakes, Clearwater, Idaho

Thirty-six Views of Mount St Helens

On January 1st, we came to this mountain to check some equipment in the snow. Unexpectedly, the road was closed way before the snow, so we should turn back. To make our visit not completely empty, we hiked couple hours enjoying the view of St Helens. I . . . → Continue reading Thirty-six Views of Mount St Helens

Waters and Wines of North Burgundy. Way to Corbigny

Waters and Wines of North Burgundy Waters and Wines of North Burgundy. Joigny Waters and Wines of North Burgundy. Way to Auxerre Waters . . . → Continue reading Waters and Wines of North Burgundy. Way to Corbigny