We had one lazy day in Seward. Walked around town explored the town and took a beach walk.
Resurrection Bay Seward, way to go Lydia! Bridge above salmon Pizza night
We had one lazy day in Seward. Walked around town explored the town and took a beach walk.
I almost bagged this trip when Jess said the waves were a 6 on a scale of 1 to 10 for rough water. I braved the elements with a heavy dose of dramamine and adrenaline. None of team Austin puked even while watching others lose their cookies (Go team). For the record, she said later it was 6 or 7 on a scale of 1 to 10.
Riding back was crazy. I wish I could have taken a picture but I was holding on for dear life and couldn’t spare a hand. When we got back inside resurrection bay we saw humpback whales, dall’s porpoises, and puffins.
It was a rainy morning traveling from Healy to Seward, but south of Anchorage the weather was amazing.
By the time we got to Exit Glacier the weather was amazing!
We hit the grocery and made our fancy dinner at the rental and then had an after dinner walk.
Today, first stop: dog sled kennels. These Alaskan huskies are still in used in the park during winter. The are on holiday now and get walked by volunteers. The coolest thing about them is their circulatory system is intertwined so that the arteries warm the veins. The park huskies mush around 5 to 6 mph, but race huskies go about 9mph in the Iditarod.
It was another beautiful day. Beautiful mountain ranges on both sides of the road. We thought Denali (the high one) might poke out in the evening but she just toyed with us. She only rears her head 13 to 30 percent of the time (depending on who you ask).
So close
And yet
So far away
Started early today to catch the tour. Woke up at 5 and still didn’t make the sunrise.
We saw a 2 moose, 4 Grizzley bears, countless caribou, and 5 sheep. Saw several using binoculars so I couldn’t get them on pics, but the grizzlies were posing for us.
Things I learned today :
Hit the Anchorage market before heading out of town. Two rings and two wallets later we’re on the road to Denali.
It was worth the wait.
After a 3 hour mechanical airplane delay we managed to get to Anchorage. Finally asleep by 1:30 am AK time, we managed to sleep in until 630 am local time…Jet lag conquest!
We took a walk early and did a little shopping. We also walked parts of the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail but the mountains weren’t out
Next we were a house divided. I went to the Anchorage museum with Fiona and Dee Dee. Some of my favorites:
For dinner we had sushi or grilled cheese on the veranda and the mountains came out for us.
The Asheville Austins are on the way to Alaska! This time we are taking the kids and meeting the Austin grandmother. We are very excited but anxious to get there.
Ringo has to stay behind this time.
Sadira is on her way back from Costa Rica to meet us. Hot to cold! Here’s a picture of her and Cora with a volcano in Costa Rica.
I’ve spent the last week at home preparing for our exchange student (Helena) from Spain 🇪🇸. She arrives in the states on the same day we arrive back from Alaska. I just have to show off the cleaned closet. No other closets in the house have ever been cleaned like this in our 20 years of living there.
Next stop anchorage!
5:30 we loaded the plane in Chicago to Anchorage. 7 pm. Having to switch planes in due to technical difficulties. I guess we’re lucky they found it before we took off. Anchorage will have to wait.
Seriously, I’ve been working my behind off. I cleaned the basement and took an entire load in Frank to goodwill. It was so big, the first goodwill sent me away. I have also taken three cars for either inspections and /or oil changes.
I also tackled the yard. Slowly making progress. Before and after shots of the garden.
Ringo also headed to the beauty parlor too!
Fiona and I have started some college tours since last year covid canceled college excitement. We visited Appalachian yesterday.
We have also managed to squeeze in the friends and family time!
We leave for the originally scheduled Austin vacation to Alaska Thursday! 5 days!
We have officially made it home, all of us, including Veronica who has been cleaned, waxed, and vac’ed. It’s a race to see which camping equipment sells first! We are going to let fate sort out these details. If you know of anyone wanting a t@g or hippie van send them our way.
Probably hard to believe but I’ve spent the last two days cleaning up all the cars for potential selling. I would make a horrible detailer, it’s taken hours even though the kids have helped. It’s the cleanest the cars have been since we bought them.
Roll On
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