Karl’s Korner

Good afternoon my friends,
We just returned from a fast trip into the big city of Seward - about twice the size of Valdez, so you know it wasn’t huge, but it was nice. We met lots of friendly people and left behind my camera of many years, cruises and trips to foreign lands.
My son, Kris, will be happy to hear my camera finally died, as he has been after me to get one of those new fangled electronic things.
(My birthday is coming up, Kris…Hint).
I thought it might be the battery, so bought a new one…still nothing. Then the clerk suggested the roll of film might be stuck, so I rewound a nearly new roll and bought another. Still a bummer. Then we noticed the “zoom” lens was sticking out - a bad sign that it’s shot - and it was. I pitched the entire thing in a nearby trash can.
But, back to Seward. They have a beautiful sealife museum and quaint downtown area. Lots of bars, restaraunts and gift shops, a bakery or two and a book shop.
We awoke to dismal skies, sort of overcast, and several people said they heard there was a threat of rain, but it didn’t materialize, so we stayed dry. A little cool with a brisk wind at times, but nothing Nanook of the North and his trusty sidekick, Carol the wrapped up Eskimo couldn’t handle!
We’re back aboard, waiting for the computer room operator to show up and download my second lecture from a laptop I borrowed. Then I’ll deliver it so Carol can time it and see if we’re too long or short. Hopefully it is just right.
The hot soup and a small portion of spaghetti was great for lunch (I had a couple BBQd ribs to see if the compared to Mac’s BBQ in Rockport - they weren’t bad.
Not much else to report. We’ll take it easy and relax until it’s time to eat AGAIN!!
Thanks for dropping by. Haven’t heard from many of you in reply to these daily reports. Take the time to say a few words below. We’d appreciate it.
Hope all is well at home and wherever you are, my friends,
Via con Dias,
Karl & Carol