Osaka, Japan, a modern city with monuments from the past served as a one-day stop for the Niebrugges on their journey by sea back to Alaska.  Pictured above is Bob standing next to a few of the thousands of stone lanterns that line the way to to the Sumiyoshi shrine, a Japanese National Treasure.  Both […]

Busan, South Korea, charmed Bob and Gail Niebrugge as they spent a full day touring this clean, modern city.  It was a significant contrast to the congested, industrial China with its heavily polluted air.  Busan sports a very efficient infrastructure, elevated freeways and long, curving bridges.  Gardens and trees are profuse.  The above photo shows […]

Dining alone on an empty ship at the dock in Dalian, China, while all the passengers went on tours, Alaska artist Gail Niebrugge  explored the smoggy city by herself while husband Bob was confined to their stateroom under a 48 hour quarantine.  The Diamond Princess is using extreme caution with passengers showing any signs of […]

Touring Bejing, China, Alaska artist Gail Niebrugge and husband Bob visited the Great Wall and climbed hundreds of steep steps up the steep hillside for a great view.  Truly an amazing historic place.  The couple also toured the summer and winter palace grounds, both in beautiful locations surrounding small lakes.  The city of Bejing itself […]

After 24 hrs of travel and 2 hours of sleep, Alaska artist Gail Niebrugge and her husband Bob spent a full day touring Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Hutong in Bejing, China.  It was a labor holiday in China and the city was full of tourists from all parts of the region.  The Niebrugges […]

Bob and Gail Niebrugge with grandson Reilly in the Daylodge at Alyeska Sky Resort, Alaska, watching the second day of the U-16 Western Regional Championships.  Uncle Ron and Aunt Janine drove up from Seward for the second day, and a good time was had by all.

What a wonderful day Alaska artist Gail Niebrugge and husband Bob had at the Alyeska Ski Resort in Girdwood, Alaska, watching sweet grandson Reilly (6′ tall) compete in the Alpine U 16 Western Region Championships.  Reilly came back to Alaska with his team from Missoula, MT. to beautiful weather, gorgeous sunshine, and fabulous snow pack.  […]

This is how Alaska artist Gail Niebrugge and hubby Bob spent the last day of their Arizona travel, poolside; bunions and all!  The couple is ready and rested to return to life in beloved Alaska.  A great trip, wonderful memories, and a much appreciated sojourn in the sunshine.  Temperatures are getting too warm for Gail, […]

The final day for Alaska artist Gail Niebrugge and her husband Bob at the Giants spring training baseball in Phoenix, Arizona, featured a tour of Chase Stadium, home to Arizona Diamondbacks.  What a place.  Natural grass playing field and a dome that closes overhead that can reduce the temperature 30 degrees in 4 minutes!  Most […]

The next event on the Niebrugges Road Scholar Spring Training baseball program was a game at the Goodyear Ballpark, AZ, with the San Francisco Giants vs the Cincinnati Reds.  It was an exciting game, and Alaska artist Gail and her husband Bob had great seats behind home plate in the shade.  The temperatures soared above […]

Padres vs Giants at the Giants Scottsdale Stadium, the Niebrugges were two of only a hand-full of Padre fans in a packed Giants crowd Tuesday night.  After a wonderful day of seminars including the Arizona Diamondbacks organ player, Bobby Freeman, who put on a fascinating demonstration and had the Road Scholars clapping and toe tapping […]

After a morning of interesting lectures the Road Scholars traveled to Surprise Stadium for an afternoon game of spring training baseball.  Pictured is Bob Niebrugge entering the beautiful, comfortable stadium.  Artist Niebrugge and her husband sat with the other members of the Road Scholar group on the second level, in the shade, at the first […]

After an all-day drive from Borrego Springs, CA, to Phoenix, AZ, the Niebrugges settled into The Embassy Suites Hotel to join the Road Scholars for a five day tour of Giants spring training baseball.  With one extra day, Gail and Bob met up with long-time college friends Lee and John Reeve who now live in […]

The tiny desert town of Borrego Springs, CA, has a major improvement; the Borrego Art Institute.  The active group purchased an abandoned eyesore building next to Christmas Circle and turned it into a first class gallery.  Art shows change weekly, and are excellent.  The big sign board behind Ron, Janine and Bob Niebrugge shows all […]

Even as a small child, Alaska artist Gail Niebrugge has had a fascination for antique automobiles.  They have been the subject of many drawings and paintings throughout her career.  Traveling back to Escondido, CA. from a trip north, the Niebrugges had the privilege to visit the extensive, restored prize winning vehicles of the Nethercutt Collection.  […]

Beautiful gardens abound in Cambria, California, Alaska artist Gail Niebrugge enjoyed the unique plantings at the Cambria Pines Lodge, and adjoining nursery.  Flowers grew everywhere, from bird houses to chests of drawers, nothing escaped the green thumb of the owners.  The photo above doesn’t show, but the mirror hosts a cascading waterfall down the surface.  […]

Alaska artist Gail Niebrugge painted many of the California Missions during her tenure in the state, but hasn’t toured missions north of Los Angeles.  This visit she was able to see the wonderful, authentic San Miguel Archangel Mission near Santa Rosa, CA.  The Catholic church still holds services in this beautiful historic building, and has […]

The beautiful coastline of Monterrey and Carmel, California, and the stunning vistas along the famous 17 mile drive between the two towns were explored by Alaska artist Gail and her traveling companions.  The day dawned foggy and cold, but by mid morning the sun shone on this adventurous group who enjoyed dining on fresh fish, […]

Bob and Gail Niebrugge (on the right) with Bob and Arlene Shuster visit the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, and toured Air Force One.  The library is an awesome tribute to a great leader who brought the United States back to prosperity, rebuilt the armed forces and gave positive and uplifting encouragement […]