Alaska Day 5 - Matanuska Glacier July 27th 2012 I awaken with a start thinking wow – what a dream. It’s early so I start cleaning up pictures to post with yesterday’s story. Takes but a moment to realize no dream at all – Bob really did take me up in his plane and everything comes rushing back. I don’t know that anything on this trip will top that for sure.
I have a timetable to meet today because I have a reservation to do the Matan ... read more
North America » United States » Alaska Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more
Just short of 10 weeks to explore Alaska, meet the people, experience new things and reflect, taking stock of life in the process. I feel very fortunate and am so very grateful for this opportunity. This site is intended to simply let caring family and friends know I am safe and of course to share the journey. I welcome all to stay in touch via the public comment buttons or private message. You can also subscribe which sends an email to you whenever I actually post. Subscribing does not trigger any other types of email - simply notifies and provides a link should you choose to visit. Give me... full info