Sunday, August 03, 2008

You know you're in Alaska...

...when you are greeted by a polar bear at the airport. However, I'm hard put to give you pictures of all those other cliches that stick in my memory: igloos, dog sleds, snow everywhere, seals, walrus &, of course, a big moose or two. I haven't seen any such as yet. Not likely too, either. After all, it is summer, if a grey one.

No, I have been travelled all over the place by the Dotter, taken a zillion photos & tried to tame the Alien Computer. It takes time, folks! My bear above wants to be straightened out and he wants a tap or two on the PhotoShop contrast button, but I thought I'd better shout a hello or two before Walking Prescott is completely forgotten.

There are fascinating matters to report & picture: the ubiquitous latte shacks you find everywhere ... impressive moutain peaks looming over you at every turn ... water, water everywhere ... and even a glimpse of a glacier or two. With luck and perseverance, I'll be back in a day or two.

9 comments:

Antipodean Curmudgeon said...

Glad you made it ok. Say Hi to PapaO, MommaO and BabyO.

Hermano

Anonymous said...

GJ, glad to see a post from you. I travelled through and airport in Alaska, back in the 60's. I recall seeing one of those big white bears, back then.

Anonymous said...

For get you and your blog, Granny J, Never!

But, today's post is much appreciated; just knowing you're okay.

Can't wait to see photos of those gorgeous mountains!

~Anon in AV.

Anonymous said...

Just like when your home in Prescott, I'm sure you'll see through the cliches and bring back some great stories. Don't hurry, but be back soon.

Anonymous said...

Hi all! We're going to see a glacier today, talking of cliches. I've spent several days mooning over the tops & now we're going out to the Matanuska Glacier because there's not much else to do in the rain, rain, rain.

Granny J said...

Oops! Topos, that is.

Anonymous said...

It's a polar bear... I thought it was a grizzly. Oh well, it's big and impressive. thanks for the giving me a second look.
mark

TomboCheck said...

Glad to see you arrived safely. Have fun at the glaciers. Those blues will stick with you for a while. :)

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John

 
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