the adventure continues

Now that we have the vehicles repaired and back on the road..I am learning the ways of Anchorage.We found a lovely townhouse (lots of room for visitors and family) but rent was a shock.

Monte thought I needed the Alaskian experience of the fair to see how things are grown in Alaska..the state record pumpkin 1101 lbs.. what a jack o lantern!

I did see something that I would have loved to have ...only $2,000..only in my dreams..

And we were off...

A lot has happen since I started this adventure. In Aug, Monte and I packed up our 14ft utility trailer and headed to Bellingham WA to catch the ferry to Haines, Alaska... Not without trials...coming out of the Gorge in WA the rear tire of the trailer blew.. and of course the truck didnt want to be left out so ... going down Stevens Pass the truck brakes burn.. By now the ferry was all I wanted to see.

We made the ferry all safe and I got my "cabin" assigned.. of course I had the top bunk...

Some chose other means of sleeping arrangements, yes that is on the ferry.. taped down with duck tape...
We made it to port and unloaded our vehicle.. got brakes fixed only to have a nice man back into our trailer.
the Canada border was not to friendly with Monte, since he had to unload half of the trailer to find all his rifles to declare. I had a lovely visit with the guards for 2 1/2 hrs while he reloaded trailer.

Next day the Yukon awaited us... very lovely but no bathrooms for a lady...
Monte and made it to Anchorage in the weeee early morning, only to discover our other car had major brake damage to it. Needless to say the roads are not your friend in the Yukon.