As I close out my posts on our amazing Alaska adventure, I have a few more images to share that aren't grizzlies at all.

Our last day in Alaska's Katmai National Park began in the fog.

After a couple of days exploring Kukak Bay, Captain John navigated the Ursus to the larger, less protected Hallo Bay on the edge of Katmai National Park.

Nothing really prepared us for the heart-stopping thrill of seeing our first grizzlies in Katmai.

After our day in Kodiak, we took a float plane across Kodiak Island and the Shelikof Strait to the pure Alaska wilderness that is Katmai National Park, on the north-eastern coast of the Alaska peninsula.

Shawn is the reason we went to Alaska to play with the grizzly bears.

On our way to Ohio to see our grandkids there, we usually drive through the small Indiana town of Metamora.

The Kalahari Desert landscape is scattered with pans.

Not only does the Kalahari have huge herds of springbok and oryx as well as spectacular birds, there are also plenty of kitties around.

Good morning, Deception Valley!