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In Search of the (Holy) Mackerel

Monday, October 2nd, 2006

The Lure of Jesus and Mary

The 2 most desired fish on Badu (not counting crayfish) are Coral Trout and Spanish mackerel. The SM has proved elusive. For the first part of the week, it’s been the Jesus lure that has brought in the most fish. Julie and Dave have tried a succession of different apparatus – but with little luck. Jesus was named because it had been lost after a battle with a mackerel – but then miraculously floated to the surface – resurrected. Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day – teach him to fish and he will drink beer.

Then along came Mary. Not the mom, the girlfriend. Definitely no virgin. She immediately took on the bad boys – barracuda and sharks. But she welcomed them all – trevally, tuna, trout. [read on]

Badu Island

Tuesday, September 26th, 2006

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David, Julie, and I have been camping on Gao Buth (Gao Beach) for the last 4 days. It’s a stunningly beautiful place. It’s mostly a sheltered bay that is rimmed by a horseshoe arc of golden sand lined with postcard-perfect palm trees. A few islanders have holiday homes out here, but it’s spring break and we are the only ones around during the day. Some former teachers who are on the island visiting have been out to have a drink and watch the sunset a couple of evenings… [read on]

Blog crashed

Tuesday, September 26th, 2006
badujulie.jpgHey... If you've been checking my blog, you have noticed that there has been some problems - this server crashed, and all of the New Zealand postings might be gone forever. It's back online now ... [Continue reading this entry]

When Does It Start?

Monday, August 14th, 2006
I never really get unpacked when I return from some trip - there's always another adventure not more than a few days away. I live in a vacation destination on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula. Within a 1.5 hour drive ... [Continue reading this entry]

Russian River Reds and Bears

Monday, August 14th, 2006
Hiked the Russian River with my friend Jan. I try to head up there a couple of times each summer to see the salmon jump up the falls - it's always a cool thing to check out. It ... [Continue reading this entry]

The Eve of Deduction ( I hope)

Monday, August 7th, 2006
I know how to pack all of my needs for a couple of months in a single carry-on bag. I know how to let things happen when I arrive - rarely planning a definitive thing beyond the first night after ... [Continue reading this entry]

Nice Ice,Baby….

Friday, July 28th, 2006
Hiked up the trail at Exit Glacier (Near Seward, Alaska) to the Harding Ice Field with my friends Jan and Sara. The day couldn't have been nicer. The trail has been upgraded recently and while it is continously steep, ... [Continue reading this entry]

Doin’ the Dip

Thursday, July 20th, 2006
Doin’ the Dip My hometown, Soldotna, is on the Kenai River which supports one the healthiest wild-salmon stocks anywhere on earth. When the salmon return to the river - tens of thousands of tourists also migrate up the asphalt river and there ... [Continue reading this entry]

Nenana WW Festival

Monday, July 17th, 2006
So - let's begin with today. On the 13th, we headed to the white water kayak festival on the Nenana River up by Denali Park. (In the picture from intro post), I am on 6Mile Creek near ... [Continue reading this entry]