on the road (and the ferry)

We made it to Alaska! The drive up was absolutely beautiful, the mountains, the wildflowers and the sunsets have been absolutely amazing. We drove through British Colombia to Prince Rupert where we boarded the Matanuska. The ferry goes up what is called the inside passage along the coast of AK with untouched mountains littered with forests on either side for miles and miles. Most of my time on the ferry was spent on top in the solarium in awe of the spectacular views. The air was refreshing and misty and the people camping out up there had great tales of adventures.

We hopped off the ferry in Haines, Alaska, where we met up with one of Penny's friends Tish and Dana, who retired on 43 acres of beautiful land. The farm was awesome! Tish gave us tour around the gardens, chicken coops and cabins. Before the tour she let out 4 baby goats, 2 mamas and 1 hermaphrodite. They were adorable as they followed us all around, jumping off logs, enjoying munching the greenery, and jumping in our arms.

After the farm, we continued on our journey. A few highlights along the way: randomly finding a Canada Day BBQ with free burgers and cake, chasing sunsets, stopping at Tickleberry's for ice cream and lot's of fudge, eating breakfast on the beach in Osoyoos, not being able to find a hotel under $200 at 10 o'clock at night, screeching the car to a halt and reversing on the highway to take pictures of a black bear, grizzly bear and lots of moose.


My two travel companions, Penny and Kaitlin are absolutely incredible. Penny can start a conversation with anyone she meets, in the cafeteria, stopping to take pictures, or in the hamburger line. She loves adventures and one always seems to find her, or maybe it is the other way around. While on the road she refused to let Kaitlin or I drive any part of the trip so we would be able to fully enjoy the scenery. Kaitlin has a love for life and learning. Her curiosity makes friends with anyone she meets and she shows no fear when it comes to learning something new.

Plans for today: visit the park for some live music at the Forest Fair, and then a hike up Mt. Alyeska for spectacular views and delicious food at Seven Glaciers Restaurant.