by Austin Girl http://www.austingirlblog.blogspot.com I like to write. I like to write about fantasy and I like to create characters. But, it occurred to me, several years ago while tumbling down a mud-spattered trail in the Juneau, Alaskan rainforest, perhaps I should keep a journal about the interesting folks I meet along my life’s journey. Why not? Some of these people are more fascinating than I could ever make up in my head. And, then, this got me thinking, why make up a fantasy place when I can write about the places I’ve been to - like the Alaskan rainforest. A labyrinth of trails, the Juneau, Alaskan rainforest offers spectacular views of moss-covered Douglas Fir trees. The rainforest trees are the tallest trees I’ve ever seen in my life. They tower all the way to heaven.
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