Well, we thought for a while that perhaps we were stuck in a time warp like Groundhog's Day. But evidently we have broken out as we finally crossed the border into Alaska!!! And if we can survive the permafrost heaving on the highway, we will be in Glenallen tonight, another change of plans, which will leave us a relatively short drive tomorrow to Anchorage.I will say that if you really want to escape civilization, you should consider moving to Beaver Creek, Yukon Territory. Trust me Mr. Truck Driver, there is no Piggly-Wiggly there. We stayed at their nicest "lodge" which also had a dinner theater, miniature golf course, and mosquitoes the size of dragon flies. Town of 116 in the winter and swells to 200 in the summer. Em was up and out of there in fifteen minutes this morning. Will tell more tonight.
So join us later this everning as we wind this trip down.
3 comments:
I can't believe ya'll are almost there! It just seems like you left yesterday. Then again I'm not the one who has just driven 4,000 miles. Can't wait to see ya'll again. Take care.
I heard those mosquitoes (wonder if Dan Quayle could spell mosquito?) up there are considered light aircraft and are actually tracked by the FAA.
They bite 24/7 during June - August (especially after it rains) and there are tons of 'em. The reason there are so many is that due to the short season, they all go through their cycle in a compacted timeframe where say in Arkansas...it stretches out over 7-8 months. Plus in Arkansas they have a pretty constant food source as I understand. The state is overrun with annoying Razorback Hogs!
What an adventure this must have been! Thank you for you blog that has allowed us to "travel with you" and even to share in your loss of the beloved pet!
Belated Happy Birthday wishes to Marianne! This is one birthday you will NEVER forget!
The size of those mosquitoes sounds like you must have taken them with you from Texas!!!
Good luck on this LAST leg of the journey - always the most dangerous. Be safe and Good Luck.
Barbara Lowe Rhyne - Stanley, NC
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