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Cataldo Mission

While on vacation last week, Hubby and I visited Old Mission State Park in Idaho.  The first time that we visited (thirty something years ago), the park was undeveloped (no visitor fees; no visitor’s center) and we had small children with us.

It was just as interesting this time around, since I sure don’t remember everything that I saw from yesterday, let alone thirty something years ago!

Cataldo Mission

Today, I will share photos about the Parish House.  Since I have so many photos, the next blog post will show pictures of the Mission of the Sacred Heart…the oldest building in Idaho.

*Clicking on a photo will give you a closer look!

Cataldo Mission

Cataldo Mission

Cataldo Mission

Cataldo Mission

Cataldo Mission

Cataldo Mission

Cataldo Mission

Cataldo Mission

Cataldo Mission

Cataldo Mission

Cataldo Mission

Cataldo Mission

Cataldo Mission

Love the detail here…a beautiful decorative door hinge!

Cataldo Mission

Cataldo Mission

Cataldo Mission

Hubby and I walked the grounds, as we did when we had small children and they needed to stretch their legs.  The park is a beautiful , serene place to walk.  There are cemeteries and woods to explore, as well as open grassy areas with picnic tables.

While walking, we flushed out a moose.  No photos…we were all surprised and the moose went his way, and we went ours.

If you are traveling, need a rest area and enjoy history, I recommended this little park!

Alaska Harbor Dinner Cruise

A harbor seal led our dinner cruise.  What fun to follow him (or was it a her) for the beginning of our 3-1/2 hour cruise around the harbor!

While in Alaska, our daughter and son-in-law treated us to a dinner cruise hosted by Marty and Marion, of the Galley Gourmet, from St. Paul Harbor in Kodiak, Alaska.

I highly recommend this cruise!  Marty is the former harbor master and Marion is a master gardener, chef, author and photographer.  They offer wonderful hospitality, not only in great-tasting food, but also in wildlife viewing, and entertaining (and knowledgeable stories) aboard their beautiful craft, the Sea Breeze.

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The photos were taken by myself, my Hubby, and my daughter.

Enjoy the show!

Denali Park

For those of you who are interested in my trip to Alaska, here is a slideshow of more photos, as promised.

You are looking at my visit to Denali Park.  I was blessed with a gorgeous day for the visit!

Hubby and I saw golden eagle, moose, ptarmigan, Dall sheep, bear, caribou, small critters, and fabulous scenery.  Nobody creates and designs like the great God above!

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Enjoy!

Click here for a slideshow of the glaciers viewed from the flight to Alaska.

Click here for a slideshow of the Alaska Railroad Denali Star train ride.