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Alaska
Thank you so much for blogging and posting pictures. I have always wanted to go to Alaska. Keep posting!

Have a super time!
Ann, so good to hear you are all right and up for travels again. Love reading your blog. Remember we met you at the AT Biennial and someday plan to do the Coast to Coast trail. Sooner than that, we have a trip to Alaska coming up the end of August. We booked with Backroads for a multi-sport vacation which includes kayaking, hiking and safari. After that, we will take the train back to Anchorage from Fairbanks and rent an RV for about 8 days. Right now, we plan to head to the Kenai Pennisula for most of that time. So, bottom line, I will be very interested in your travels in Alaska. Keep the blog a comin!! Have a super trip!! ;-)

Oregon Bach festival
I'll be following along as I am curious about Alaska ferries but I think you are in Eugene for the Bach festival. Check it out if you have time

Alaska State Ferry
I went from Prince Rupert, BC to Skagway, AK on the state ferry, and I loved it. Since it went through the Tongas National Forest, there was a ranger on board who gave lectures and took us on expeditions looking for berries in Ketchikan, counting eagles in the narrow passage out to Sitka, and watching whales cavort next to the boat. The ferry was very large, with staterooms for sleeping, if you want, or lounge chairs out on the deck under heater to sleep in your sleeping bag. There was a large restaurant or snack bars for food. And, as you know, it was a whole lot cheaper than the alternative.

Awesome Ann!
You are amazing Ann! I have always been proud of you and considered myself lucky to have you for a friend, but even more so now. I love your spirit and your enthusiasm for the world around you. You don't just see the many places you visit but you experience all they have to offer. And now you don't even let your health hold you back. I'm so impressed. And I'm so thankful you are ok. We need to get together when you get back. Take care and have fun on your trip. Love you.

Thank You So Much + A Question
Thank you so much for your thoughts! I am heading out on this same tour in just 4 weeks, on April 18, and am kind of anxious as a solo traveller who hasn't been many places. I've been doing a lot of research and have answered some pressing questions, but one remains: Given all that is paid for by OAT, how much spending money would you recommend I bring, for meals, sundries, etc.? I'm not a shopper and am thinking I'll just bring cash -- ATMs don't appeal to me. But you could advise me about that too! So, what do you think? (Hoping I'm not insane for deciding to go on this tour by myself!)

Great Blog!!
Annie, thanks for sharing your Coast to Coast adventure with us. We learned a lot and are looking forward to doing it ourselves some day soon. When you get a chance, we do have some questions for you. Right now, we are off to visit our daughter in British Columbia, Canada. We will try to connect with you when we return. Again, thanks for sharing!

Amazing!
Ann: I read your blog each day with interest. I can't believe what an amazing trip you are having! The pictures are beautiful and I am eager to see the rest. I also admit that there is no way in hell that I could manage this trip. You should be very proud of yourself. Hugs.