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Post Traveling Thoughts
Now that I am settled back at home and my customary headache from traveling and flying has subsided, I have a few thoughts and observations. This was my third trip to Alaska, and the first with Patricia. My first two were with guided services (Exposure Alaska, and Alaska Mountain Guides) and involved hiking, kayaking, glacier…
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Alaska, Day 5
The day started with breakfast at the Cookie Jar. Amped up with enough coffee, we spent the rest of the day moose hunting along the Chena Hot Springs road, starting near Fairbanks and winding its way east for 55 or so miles. Along the way, we hiked a couple of trails, one to the top…
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Alaska, Day 4 – Wildlife
We have been fortunate regarding the weather and wild life here in Alaska. Quite honestly, this has been the best trip I have taken here. We made it to Denali National Park yesterday and had an awesome hike along and above the Tenana River. Moose and marmots are not shy creatures, and do not care…
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Alaska, Day 4 – Fireweed
Alaskan Fireweed is a beautiful pink and purplish color. It also makes for a delicious homemade jelly.
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Greetings – Day 2
Greetings from Fairbanks, AK. When we left MN yesterday, it was 103 degrees. When we landed here it was 60. I think we will stay here until September or so, just before the snow begins to arrive. Today has started out sunny and perfect, to be cheesy and unoriginal. I think I am still suffering…
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Home
I have lived in MN all of my 38 years. It is home. Family is here. Memories and history exist in every nook and cranny. It is home. For better or worse, there are reminders everywhere. But, what truly defines home? Is it physical reminders? Is it by sight as you drive past landmarks and…
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Alaska – Arriving in Haines
With an Alaskan White Ale at my side, I leave here, Saint Paul, MN, and land back in time: 2010 in Haines, AK. Emerging from the 4 passenger plane from Juneau, a fine mist washes across my face and raven calls permeate the surrounding air. A minute or two passes before I finally accept that…
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Poem – A Visit
This poem saved my writing career, more of an aspiration, a few years ago. Many hours spent in the submission process finally paid off when Whistling Shade kindly accepted it for publication. At that time, it represented a new writing style and format for myself. I wanted to create a conversation between a child and…
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Transitions
Sitting at Caribou reading and writing about the trip to Haines, Alaska. I’m in the transition period of small town simplicity, back to the perceived reality of home. Missing the remote wilderness and the daily activities of camping and kayaking in the Lynn Canal.