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Day 1 - I'm calling this day 1 because yesterday was a travel day. After a long day and long flight, I had a meal with Rachel Elmore and got checked into my lodging in Girdwood. I stayed up as late as I could which was only 9:00 here. It was still light out. Of course at home it was 1:00am and I had gotten up at 5:30am. I slept as long as I could but the clock only read 5:15am when I could sleep no longer. I had quiet time, made coffee and worked a little on my book. Hopefully, I'll have much more to say about that later. Then I was thrilled to find that ESPN was carrying the Ohio State v. Akron game. Wow, football at 8:00am! Cool!! I have plans to go with Jesse Elmore and do some fishing later today. I did not have the chance to take pictures yet but I hope to soon.
My reflections on Alaska so far.
- Obviously it is beautiful. There are places where the mountains rise right up at the water's edge. The tide was going out in the Turnagain Arm as I made my way from Anchorage to Girdwood leaving a lot of mud and bare places but still it is beautiful.
- There is so much to see. I wanted to take a walk and take pictures today but I knew Jesse was coming and I needed to be ready. Still that allowed me to watch at least the first half of the Buckeyes game!
- It has been overcast the whole time I have been here so I am wanting to take pictures when the sun is out. There will be so much to photograph! I can't wait to get started.
- The fishing is reputed to be legendary here so I am real excited to get going with that as well.
- It is expensive here! I went to a small grocery store here in Girdwood and bought 2 pounds of coffee (1 regular and 1 decaf), creamer, Splenda, and a 12 pack of diet 7-Up. I was astonished when the girl at checkout said, "That will be $43.31!" REALLY? Yep. All shopping will be done in Anchorage from here on.
So keep up with me. I don't know if I can blog again tonight but if I can, I will give a fishing report. Be watching!!
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