Blogs from Alaska, United States, North America - page 223

Just want to make a quick little note that we are in Skagway, Alaska now. Our phones are a not working as of now so we either have to resolve something with that company or get another one. Internet is a little limited for now but should be more easily accessible once all the shops are opened. Everyone here is gearing up for the season; making touch-ups on the paint and having all displays well displayed. I wiped the dust off a banister at the hotel today; it's a mess there but it's opening next week so it'll just have to transform. So, just wanted to state that our communications are somewhat down, but we'll get more accessible. When we can use my laptop we'll add the rest of the pictures and maybe make some notes ... read more

I arrived safely in Skagway, AK on Friday, April 25, 2008. It was a trying trip, but successful! God was true to His word and cared for us, even though our things were in sad shape. But then, they are just things! I was greeted warmly when I arrived. I have been given a cabin for now (probably moving into a small 5th wheel trailer this weekend), but I am warm, fed, clean and working! Dylan is fine. He was a little traumatized for a while, and still might be if he had to go near a U-haul truck again, but he is happy to be with Mom! By the third day in the truck, Dylan was ready for a change! It has rained every day we have been here, and it is cold, but the ... read more

Now everyone knows that the weather in the Alaskan Southeast can be kind of blah! But for three days, we were finally blessed with some much needed sunshine as people broke out of their homes, raced to the beaches (rocky and muddy and some still covered in snow) with their dogs, and enjoyed being outside even though the temperature only reached a high of 48. We even got to see the Northern Lights one night (faintly)!! I managed to snap a few pictures before the sun sadly went away. They are from Echo Cove, Eagle Beach, and Auke Bay!!... read more

We left Kona and said our good-byes. Then we arrived in Honolulu around 7-ish p.m. We had some Burger King aka BK for dinner. After getting some grub, we walked around the airport. We went into this store, can't remember what it was called, but it had lots of make-up and perfume. Tasha, Mary and Saulina went in there to try on some cool stuff and some good smelling perfume. Jen came furiously, looking for us, telling the three of us that we had to go to our gate. When it came to about 10 p.m., we started to board the plane. Once we got seated and was pulling away from the gate, Mary realized she forgot her Pocahontas pillow. She asked Saulina, "Do you have my pillow?" And Saulina was like, "No, why would ... read more

Wow, I can't believe how long it has been since I have updated my travelblog. Although I haven't done a whole lot of extensive traveling lately, there has definately been a lot of news to add to my blog. Life has been...crazy since last September. With roommate drama, school drama (somehow I got academically dropped after going to North Carolina), and some family sadness, I am back to keep updating my blog because this coming summer is going to be full of traveling!! I have still been in Juneau, Alaska since last August though after my LONG roadtrip through Canada. Juneau is still one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. I still need to learn though...Alaska equals camera. There have been some early mornings over the past couple weeks that I've seen gorgeous ... read more