BACK FROM ALASKA!!!

at 05/17/10 1:28PM
LOVED Alaska!!!!! Best trip EVER!!! In the wild we saw 7-8 black bears (including a momma with two cubs), about 18 moose, 3 caribou, about 6 porcupines, a red fox, a handful of mountain goats, rabbits galore, sea otters, sea lions, Dall's porpoises, bald eagles, a shark, jelly fish, 5 skates (sting rays), caught some great atlantic cod, it was AWESOME!!! Hiked, camped in Denali, sea kayaked among iceburgs, went deep sea fishing, flight seeing trip through the mountains, climbed a relatively little mountain, mingled with the locals, etc.
  • sjean
    That sounds fun! My parents traveled around Alaska several times and the most interesting stories were the incidental visits with the locals. Some of them don't see outsiders often.
    by sjean at 05/17/10 1:38PM
  • slave_of_jesus_jdb
    Really, "a handful of mountain goats"? I didn't know mountain goats were so small. Did you get to take one home with you?
    by slave_of_jesus_jdb at 05/17/10 4:45PM
  • jenniferlyn
    I've been thinking about you so much and your trip! So glad you had a blast :) Can't wait to hear the details!
    by jenniferlyn at 05/17/10 6:39PM
  • beckdobbins
    So glad that you got to do Alaska-y stuff while you were there! So glad it was a good trip!
    by beckdobbins at 05/18/10 7:19AM
  • slave_of_jesus_jdb
    Thats just wrong. How would you like it if Sam White picked you up in the palm of his hand and ate you?
    by slave_of_jesus_jdb at 05/18/10 11:00AM
  • sjean
    They actually went several times and described the improvement of the Alaska Highway over the years. They took small motor homes. One was a pick up frame with a camper shell and all the essential stuff inside. They avoid the tourist places and find the locals wherever they go. It's always interesting to hear about their trips.
    My nephew and wife live in Fairbanks. They have 6 including 2 adopted and another foster child. They home school and make much of their stuff. You become very self reliant up there.
    by sjean at 05/18/10 1:18PM
  • krazykrizn
    We're pumped! Any MUST do you can recommend?
    by krazykrizn at 05/18/10 7:36PM
  • tweedledee
    WOW!!! So amazing! Thank you for summarizing your trip into those things that I am most interested in... wildlife and adventure ;) We would love to see some pictures!
    by tweedledee at 05/19/10 1:55PM
  • lindseymarie
    Wow! That sounds amazing! Glad you all had so much fun and got back safe. Can't wait to see pics!
    by lindseymarie at 05/22/10 8:56AM
  • sjean
    I was just reading about interesting ice cream flavors and came across Akutaq. It is available throughout Alaska and the ingredients include. Whipped animal fat, berries, sugar, and boiled fish. Yum!
    by sjean at 05/24/10 12:14PM
  • mayflower
    So did you eat Alaskan ice cream?
    Sounds like a great trip!
    by mayflower at 06/10/10 7:14AM
  • krazykrizn
    Hey! We had a fantastic trip. To answer your question; our cruise left out of Vancouver, B.C. and then stopped at Ketchican, Juneau, and Skagway. We also toured Glacier Bay and the College Fjords. Once we got off the boat in Seward, we took the train up to Anchorage and then rented a car to ride up to Denali National Forest. On our way up we stopped in Talkeetna and Wasilla. I can't believe how many names of Alaskan cities I now know! haha
    by krazykrizn at 06/10/10 12:40PM
  • crystalized
    Wow! Sounds like stuff I've only seen in documentaries! Glad you enjoyed it!
    by crystalized at 06/14/10 1:32PM