Hi! I found your blog via Alaska.org and I have enjoyed all the entries so far, was really interested in all the details about the Exxon Valdez. I\'d wondered what happened to it. I worked for the US Fish and Wildlife Service the summer of the spill, stationed on Naked Island which is where the Valdez was anchored until they stabilized enough to tow it South. Seeing it anchored still leaking oil, seeing the massive amount of oil in so many places in the Sound, and seeing the dead/dying birds in that beautiful area is all so clear in my mind, these many years later.
Love your blog...I\'m going back to reading now!
Thank you for taking us along! What a wonderful journey you've been on. Thank you for allowing us to share, in part, with you. I have looked forward to all of your posts. Like I said before, this is just like reading a favorite book. Safe travels to home for you my friend and I look forward to hearing all about this trip in February while we lounge in the sun!
Fellow traveler to Denali Rita, I have enjoyed your blog so much. Makes me want to return to Alaska too.
Enjoyed meeting you in Denali. Let me know if you make travels to California.
Come visit me.
you really should do this for a career Hey Rita! Your writing is awesome, I feel like we're with you as you capture not only the beauty but the 'soul' of our beautiful state! I am in Scottsdale, AZ now and my travel blog would look like this....Having a great time, wish you all were here. Got you all t-shirts and there would be no pictures.
Keep enjoying and updating us writing challenged friends and family. ;)
ESP The strong sentiment was felt across the miles my dear brother as I remembered later in the day the actual date. So the virtual shot was shared ;) Much love back!
Glad to hear that all is going well. Dont worry about posting so much, just enjoy this time and the beautiful views!! The pictures are gorgeous :) Love you my Friend, take care of yourself and will look forward to futurer post that you are ok :)
Alaska I love reading your blog. I, too, was in Alaska two years ago and fell in love with it. Your blog makes me feel like I'm still there. Thank you!
Too cool I'm in a KC hotel and have spent the whole evening with you! Thanks for the link, it worked and I've enjoyed the adventure. You should publish this stuff. I've had a great time and enjoyed your company. Later... CR
awesome journal!!!! Rita know you won't see this right away, but wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your blog. What adventures you are having!!!!! The bridge story and flat tire story really had me on the edge of my chair. Can't wait to read more and see your pic's a little bigger. Keep safe and healthy.
Flat tire! Hi Rita, I have been looking over the blog. What a wonderful trip. Had to laugh about the flat tire. Glad the guy put the spare back for you! Love all the great pictures. Can't wait to read more. Take care, Laura
I finished reading all of your blogs and not only are they fascinating but they brought me to tears more than once. I know part of your journey is figuring out what you want to do with your career. You really should write a book, you are so expressive and I feel like I am beside you when I am reading your descriptions and feelings. What an inspiration it would be for women who want to travel alone but are afraid or not sure about it. I have to laugh whenever you mention the criminals, I just wanted you to be careful and not camp alone. Looking forward to hearing about everything and seeing pictures when you get home.
Rita!!! I do not know whether to feel relieved or want to throttle you for forgetting to give us your new phone number, email and blog information. We were getting ready to send out a search party for you. I am glad you are having a good time, it looks beautiful will read all of you blogs when I have time afterall I have over a months worth to read!
Totally Understand I was glad Janet called because I truly believed I had sent something out to the group before I left. I am so sorry you all thought I was really lost or dropped off the face of the earth. And here I truly have been living a dream the whole time. Happy catch-up reading and please forgive my terrible miss on such an important friend group. I have so much to catch up on the blog - won't be able to get it all done until I get home. Hope all are well!
enjoyed Kenai Rita, It was a pleasure to be part of your journey. It was great having you as part of the week on Kenai. I agree, it was magical. Thanks for sharing your story and journey with me, Hongmei, and the kids. It was fun trying to one-up you on the beer buying! I think I won...... Enjoy the rest of your journey. I wish we all were still in Alaska.
Looks like a great adventure Hi Rita,
Hope this message finds you doing well. Looks like you are having a great time in Alaska! Just thought I'd say fun and enjoy the exploration.
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Hi! I found your blog via Alaska.org and I have enjoyed all the entries so far, was really interested in all the details about the Exxon Valdez. I\'d wondered what happened to it. I worked for the US Fish and Wildlife Service the summer of the spill, stationed on Naked Island which is where the Valdez was anchored until they stabilized enough to tow it South. Seeing it anchored still leaking oil, seeing the massive amount of oil in so many places in the Sound, and seeing the dead/dying birds in that beautiful area is all so clear in my mind, these many years later. Love your blog...I\'m going back to reading now!