Tolsona Lake Resort Glennallen

... br><br>On arrival at Tangle Lakes we set up camp and were attacked by gnats. Just very annoying. We had a nice evening around the camp fire having S'Mores (crackers with toasted marshmallow and chocolate, yum) and even more yum Ramon's Burnt Rum!<br><br>The next day we were off to Valdez!

... to send or respond, we have to use our Web Mail account with GVTC. The internet connection is good, and email comes in just fine. It&#8217;s beyond my guru capabilities but if anyone has any ideas&#8230;..email me.<br><br>The temperature dropped to 42&#8304; last night but by the time we finished breakfast the bright sunshine was warming things nicely. Nitchie and I took a long walk&#8230;.to scout for fireweed&#8230;.and my windbreaker and sweatpants soon ...

There's a lot of road work in our neighborhood and someone cut through the electric and water lines on Friday. We waited patiently but could not connect to the internet till very late. Things seem some better today and I'll try to fill you in on what we've been up to before the lights go out. <br>Visited Exit Glacier yesterday. What a beautiful trip up the mountain and along Resurrection River. The trail from the ...

... a normal one. We visited the North Pole shop, bought souvenirs, took pictures, just what normal tourists would do. We decided to stay at copper center lodge, the only lodging place in town, well, not actually a town, only a few houses, no more than twenty in sight. The room is small since the lodge is old. <br>

... we have all had enough of the narrow, winding mountain roads. There is construction on the road but we did not get held up too much. We had 2 moose cross the road in front of us. Then we ran into frost heaves and damaged roads. Soooooooooooooo our 147 miles took us about 4 hrs driving time. Tomorrow we head to Valdez and will stay there until at least Monday. More later.

... even larger glacier the Matanuska Glacier. After we disembarked, it was time to eat so I decided to head to Whitter ten miles down the road and through the mountain. Actually, I wanted to ride through the Anton-Anderson Memorial Tunnel. Not an easy feat since the tunnel is a 2.5 mile long railroad tunnel that is always cold and wet. But if you want to visit Whitter you either go through the tunnel or fly or take ...

... in those area. The fish is suppose to be very tasty. So far Marty is in the negative because he has lost more gear without pulling out a single fish! Anyway, today is another day and as I write this Blog, he is out there trying again. Maybe Tom from MN, if you are reading, can give us some tips. Anyone can leave comments on the Blog or email me at BGiarelli@comcast.net.

... far. We've put a lot of hours of walking in...my legs are hard as a rock. Tomorrow morning I have to run back to the post office and to the coffee shop, and I have to go to the cruise place to see if I can reserve a spot on Saturday or Monday for the wildlife-viewing cruise through the harbor. I can't wait for that. I might also try my hand at fishing one of these days - but probably not! I'll just get my fish the old-fashioned way - from the supermarket back home!!! 'Night, y'all!!!

We are officially Alaska residents!! We have bounced down the road on into the great state of AK. Royce euphemistically called it driving the "frost heave national park". It was fun, but a real roller coaster at times. Had to check out all the cabinets prior to opening the slides as the other day all my medical books fell out. We got smart and now we use zip ties to keep the doors from opening. I ...

Palmer is also where the main highway eastward veers off, so I take that to Glenallen, before heading north again to Delta Junction. The next day is one long drive through the vastness and openness of Alaska. There's really nothing quite like it, and the idea that it&#8217;s all tundra and nothingness could not be farther from the truth. That part of Alaska ...