Ocean, Glacier

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We have been in Seward almost a month and they still haven't figured out how to put my mail in a PO Box. I always have to wait in a long line to get it general delivery. Alaska is not the land of convenience, which i guess is okay, especially since I live in a town without a Macdonalds. How many people can say that? Sam and I have been busy. Sam now has a job too...poor guy. He is deckhanding for a fishing company and I think he likes the learning experience. I could deal without the man coming home smelling like dead fish. Sam says I'll learn to like it like I did the smell of chainsaws, but I don't know. Between Sam's "Ode de Halibut" and a wet Rubybaddog...well, I guess you have to tuff it up here in Alaska. Things are great here all the same. We are busy and happy and most importantly, stress free and living in the present. It feels good just to take the day in instead of waiting for tomorrow. The only bad part is that I'm homesick for VT a bit. Missing those Dearborns and Kinseys awfully bad. The ones in PA too. I'm sure Sam is feeling the same abut KY. Write us and send pictures.

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Photos

Kayaking
Yeah, you're jealous.

Lesson
I had to take a "wet exit" lesson which invoves flipping yourself into the ice cold glacier water, getting trapped upside down underneath the Kayak, and then hoisting yourself back in the boat about as gracefully as a walrus. Very tuff...and attractive.

Glacier Trek
Sam, Eyal, and I hiked up Exit Glacier. We got to see a grizzly bear and two cubs, but the pictures didn't turn out. It was pretty far away, but still too close knowing a.) the bear is hungry from hibernation, b.) there is no cage, and c.) it can run much faster than you.

Lost Lake trail
This trail is located within walking distance of our house. Doloris, Eli, Erin, Sam (taking the picture) and I. Once again, very tuff; Alaska style.

Picnic at Lost Lake
Actually, we haven't gotten to the lake yet. The lake isn't the only thing lost.

Joe and Matty
Two other Luckville Compound denizens. We're just a bunch of goofballs. Good times.

Comments

[MEAGAN]

.......missing you kids
Awe Man! Totally jealous of your time in AK! stress free and happy is about as good as it gets. Well if I was there then you'd be super duper happy and stress free!! I MISS YOU GUYS! Tahoe is on fire right now and my old place, is no longer. Its sad... I am hoping to head up to AK in Sept sometime. I have family in Juneau so keep your hopes up HIGH!!

[Mindy]

Way Jealous!
Miss you all so much, glad to see it has been worth the trip. Stress free...I can't imagine but am betting it is euphoric!! Love you both and the pics are great, keep em' coming. Green I am, with envy! :-)

[Jenn]

Looks good
Wow Miss Casey - it's so beautiful! All of your pictures are totall breath taking! I want wait to see you when you are finally back in the lower 48, but until then, enjoy this time! Hugs, Jenn

[Bob O]

Just awesome! Take it all in-so much harder to do later on. Hope to see you guys again someday in Flag. Bob + Roxanne