Newhalen Lodge Anchorage

... The main reason was that very few people lived in the area and they fled when they felt the earthquakes that preceded the eruption. Should a similar eruption occur on a volcano like Mount Vesuvius in Europe, with the city of Naples lying close to the volcano, the situation would be quite different!

More photos of Katmai and Alaska can be seen on my website at:

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Took the train from Talkeetna to Anchorage yesterday...another nice ride. We saw a moose as we crossed through the grounds of Elmendorf Air Force Base. It was dark and rainy so no pictures of him.

I am now sitting at the Anchorage airport waiting for my flight home. It will be a little more pleasant as for an extra 10k frequent flier miles I was able to get first class seats for the return trip. That will be nice on a red eye ...

... full so we met them at the Snow Goose which was great. We had outdoor seating with a view of Mt McKinley.

Perfect!

The next day we just bummed around for a bit and went for a walk. We flew out at 20:30 to Denver going via Dallas. We missed our connection by minutes as the plane was still at the dock but made the next flight which was 2 hours later giving us time for breakfast. We arrived into Denver at 09:30 pretty tired!

... earnest a few days ago. Last night, it rained heavily and the temperatures dropped. Failing to set the thermostat before bed, we awoke to a very chilly trailer. The picture shown in this blog is one you won’t see very often – me, in a sweatshirt! Yes, the damp chill has forced to me don heavier attire. Here it is, July 26th, and not only am I in sweats, but my feet are still cold! Knowing what our friends and loved ones are enduring ...

The last night at Alaska. No specific schedule, just shopping, and easy short drive to the berry farm to see the chocolate fountain. Our flight was like 1:28 a.m., so we got to the airport around 10 p.m. Finally, the night fell. I was so glad to see the night. My eyes felt comfortable. No wonder we all felt sore for the eyes, the sun's been shining all day long!

... It took me and my team lead by surprise. When our vice president found out that the commanding general's wife was sitting between my lead and I, he became very nervous, concerned that we would surely do or say something to create controversy for him. I must be getting older as all went without a hitch. We had a good laugh about it later that evening over dinner. In my business, my colleagues and I deploy in and ...

... he went back, he needs to go now. That leaves me alone in Anchorage to find a place, find a job, move in, etc all by myself all while pregnant and out of shape. I have done it before but you and I both know I would have gone to an apartment and then not looked any more for a house. Getting us settled and then leaving would have left everything too late for the season. What to ...

... the movie. We arrive and head to baggage wondering if we agreed on a meeting place with our base manager, Kimberly. No worries, she is totally plugged in, she will find us. Just walk to the baggage, and sure enough, there she was. Even after 12 hours from Hong Kong, 2 hours wait, and 4 hours to Chicago, we still have enough energy to match her smiling hugs. Now onto the big step----the dog is in the car. Many times throughout our trip I woke up crying because I missed the dog so ...

... extension is to attract a part of the cross-polar air freight traffic which presently uses Anchorage as its main refueling point. It took a long time for the business case to establish for the viability of such a project for Prince George. The green light has now been given to start the project. While being unaware of the intricacies of the situation, there is one point which baffles me. Gasoline sells for around $1.15 a liter in Prince George. It sells for $2 ...

... and she was stuck with a middle seat, but she wasn't complaining; she seemed amiable and good-natured, glad to be out seeing new sights. Said they were going to Seward and onto the Kenai. It was a pleasant trip, and I even caught a nap or two. Our landing in Anchorage was smooth, and the pilot announced our gate. "Stay on the plane if you're going on to Fairbanks," he said. I snuggled ...