Category Archives: alaska

Day 13: Anchorage or Bust!

Posted on August 29, 2008 by kiki

Our last full day in Alaska. Le Sigh. When I woke up, I almost forgot what state I was in. So thank God there was this lamp there to remind me. And this chair. And this other lamp. Secure in … Continue reading →

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day 12 The goddess of the log

Posted on August 26, 2008 by kiki

The next day I took the shuttle into Talkeetna, the base for climbers up Mount McKinley (Denali). It is a laid-back town full of artists and outdoors types. It is the place I felt most at home in Alaska. This … Continue reading →

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Day 11 On the Road to Talkeetna

Posted on August 26, 2008 by kiki

Day 11 we woke up in Denali State Park, and Ralph and Mary Anne set off on their white water rafting adventure. It was tempting, but I didn’t want to be a 3rd wheel and I think I prefer warmer … Continue reading →

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day 10: Puppies!

Posted on August 24, 2008 by kiki

Today everyone got up at 6am to take an 8-hour bus tour around Denali national park. The pod seemed put out that I chose not to join them. But in the last week I have seen beautiful sights from an … Continue reading →

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Day 9: I Hear the Train a’comin

Posted on August 23, 2008 by kiki

Today we disembarked and began the second leg of our trip: the land portion. I LOVE traveling; I will pretty much go on any trip without asking too many questions. I wanted to leave a little mystery to this journey, … Continue reading →

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Day 8 Sunday: Fjord, Shmord

Posted on August 21, 2008 by kiki

Sunday we cruised through the fjords. Everything was gorgeous. It almost got to be too much. How much beauty can you really take? How much stunning but endless (and deadly) ice can you stare at, day, after day? How long … Continue reading →

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