tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post6891016998201094426..comments2024-03-21T11:57:45.587+11:00Comments on The Travelling Lindfields: Sitka, AlaskaThe Travelling Lindfieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-66091402557542562292016-03-10T09:51:52.670+11:002016-03-10T09:51:52.670+11:00The totem poles were my favourite part. They are i...The totem poles were my favourite part. They are in a natural setting which is just lovely to wander through.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-49620520520553546642016-03-10T06:19:29.460+11:002016-03-10T06:19:29.460+11:00Sitka is high on my Alaska list.... I have wanted ...Sitka is high on my Alaska list.... I have wanted to visit it for a long time now.Those totem poles are stunning. <br /><br />Lisa @ Life Thru the LensAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-48066176758463273552016-03-07T18:34:07.630+11:002016-03-07T18:34:07.630+11:00I totally agree.I totally agree.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-25557042968456532992016-03-07T14:24:24.606+11:002016-03-07T14:24:24.606+11:00I'll be back in AK around summer time! It'...I'll be back in AK around summer time! It's such a beautiful state!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03339650379009373532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-91165009143375383552016-03-07T10:42:51.195+11:002016-03-07T10:42:51.195+11:00I think the lingering Russian influence just shows...I think the lingering Russian influence just shows how traditions can be handed down even when the people who began them are long gone. The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-86112275092975276592016-03-07T10:41:49.164+11:002016-03-07T10:41:49.164+11:00I have had a look at your post. Wow - who would ev...I have had a look at your post. Wow - who would ever imagine that was China. I find it really interesting when you come across evidence of other histories and cultures in countries where you would least expect them.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-44438739823796755222016-03-06T22:19:46.748+11:002016-03-06T22:19:46.748+11:00Beautiful photos. I've never been to Alaska, b...Beautiful photos. I've never been to Alaska, but one of these days. I also knew about the purchase, but never thought of the Russian influence lingering on. Very interesting! Thanks for linking up this week. #TPThursday Nanciehttp://www.budgettravelerssandbox.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-44068315087301719082016-03-06T18:31:31.910+11:002016-03-06T18:31:31.910+11:00I love this post! I knew that the USA had purchas...I love this post! I knew that the USA had purchased Alaska from Russia, but for some reason, it never dawned on me that you could see bits of Russian history in Alaska as a result. This post reminds me of the Russian Quarter in Dalian, China, and I did a Photo Friday post about it about a month ago. I think you'll find it interesting - http://www.trekkingwithbecky.com/russia-in-dalian-china/<br /><br />Thanks again for such an interesting post! :DTrekking with Beckyhttp://www.trekkingwithbecky.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-46924945075015903462016-03-05T12:28:13.416+11:002016-03-05T12:28:13.416+11:00It is the perfect place to see bald eagles.
It is the perfect place to see bald eagles.<br />The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-36351316505332873092016-03-05T10:38:56.757+11:002016-03-05T10:38:56.757+11:00Spotting wildlife is one of my favorite things to ...Spotting wildlife is one of my favorite things to do. Sitka seems like an ideal place to do that. Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03263301081869858071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-52324196722144481742016-03-05T10:28:35.828+11:002016-03-05T10:28:35.828+11:00Thank you.Thank you.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-69457072798623102642016-03-05T10:28:24.091+11:002016-03-05T10:28:24.091+11:00The Russian connection is one of the most interest...The Russian connection is one of the most interesting things about Sitka. The other really fascinating bit was the Totem Pole park.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-77432423177869723562016-03-05T10:27:32.393+11:002016-03-05T10:27:32.393+11:00Not many cruise ships call there which makes it a ...Not many cruise ships call there which makes it a lot less crowded than some of the other towns.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-52887586385183302312016-03-05T10:26:13.567+11:002016-03-05T10:26:13.567+11:00Sitka was one of the most interesting places we sa...Sitka was one of the most interesting places we saw.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-36624399020236588862016-03-05T10:25:50.082+11:002016-03-05T10:25:50.082+11:00Haha - No, they were really sweet.Haha - No, they were really sweet.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-45329793890719091812016-03-05T10:17:23.877+11:002016-03-05T10:17:23.877+11:00beautiful pictures.beautiful pictures.Suzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18280092023558641994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-70886999445385765142016-03-05T09:23:32.460+11:002016-03-05T09:23:32.460+11:00What a fabulous place! I checked out some of your ...What a fabulous place! I checked out some of your other shot of this lace and the Russian history is so fantastic!betty-NZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03950300478215339641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-14094653579511290942016-03-05T05:59:38.020+11:002016-03-05T05:59:38.020+11:00I had always associated Sitka with Alaskan cruises...I had always associated Sitka with Alaskan cruises. Love how you got a close up of the salmon berries....but not too close to the bears!Janice Chunghttp://www.francetraveltips.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-73031701596818408562016-03-05T04:41:59.800+11:002016-03-05T04:41:59.800+11:00What an interesting town. Really need to get to Al...What an interesting town. Really need to get to Alaska!Sophiehttp://www.sophiesworld.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-49291460998028972802016-03-05T01:22:59.178+11:002016-03-05T01:22:59.178+11:00Salmon berries. Do they taste like the local catch...Salmon berries. Do they taste like the local catch? Sharon Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01683868787160249441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-74737901292174612502016-03-04T20:29:26.725+11:002016-03-04T20:29:26.725+11:00My pleasure. Thank you for the kind comments.My pleasure. Thank you for the kind comments.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-48910470005352507692016-03-04T18:04:35.826+11:002016-03-04T18:04:35.826+11:00That is absolutely beautiful! I love sleepy towns ...That is absolutely beautiful! I love sleepy towns by the water. :) I didn't know Alaska used to be a Russian Empire (thanks for the history lesson). :)Pinay Flying Highhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03381830778412091360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-91901754087574151752016-03-03T13:22:43.358+11:002016-03-03T13:22:43.358+11:00I hate to disappoint you but quite a few people ha...I hate to disappoint you but quite a few people have told me that while the movie was set in Sitka it was actually filmed in Massachusetts. I'm still going to watch it again though!The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-59540636151501152102016-03-03T12:24:25.268+11:002016-03-03T12:24:25.268+11:00When I saw your harbor photo, I wondered if Sandra...When I saw your harbor photo, I wondered if Sandra Bullock's movie, "The Proposal", was made there. So, I checked, and yes, it was. Your photos just has me wanting to see Sitka even more. Thanks for sharing.<br /><a href="http://www.su-sieeemac.com/2016/03/the-dog-and-red-ball.html" rel="nofollow">The View from the Top of the Ladder</a> Su-sieee! Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12515318972570669414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-12279779222876820462016-03-02T14:42:56.525+11:002016-03-02T14:42:56.525+11:00They sold it for the same reason that so many thin...They sold it for the same reason that so many things get sold - they needed the money. They had wasted too much on wars and they thought it was worthless. They saw Alaska only in terms of the fur trade - otter and other small animal pelts - mostly sold to China. When the pelt industry dried up (I think they over harvested) they just couldn't see the value in keeping it. One of the worst real estate moves in history I imagine.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.com