Up at 5 AM this morning, took taxi/shuttle (actually taxi that hotel pays for), had light breakfast at Starbucks and off to Anchorage. Yesterday we spent 12 hours on the train; today a 48-minute flight!!! Once again we were able to check into our room early (9ish) and got settled. Looking forward to 3 nights here and not on the move every day! Walking to the elevator, we ran into Ryan who was just getting back from his run.
So many logistics for this trip - hotels, car rentals, flights, train tickets, etc. BIG hats off to Mark for dealing with all this stuff AND, Philip who is always there for advice and input on
Plan A, B, C, D.....etc.
We walked about a mile to do laundry......didn't bring enough long pants, socks, etc. This is NOT shorts/T-shirts/flip flop weather! As we walked back to hotel, the Blues were practicing!
We ate lunch at the hotel.....Mark and Jack (#2 Dad) took a taxi to the airport for rental car we plan to share. They are in very short supply and very $$$. We really don't need one - just to get back 'n forth to Elmendorf AFB for air shows, but there's not much other choice (no Uber here)!
Here are some pics from yesterday
The Alaska Railroad - our transportation on Tuesday
Blue Angel colors
Pretty sites along the way...
Chalky grey color of the Nenana River where Ryan went white water rafting Monday
Bubbling brook
Over 7,000 acres destroyed by fire 2 years ago when campers left a campfire unattended!
More Alaska beauty coming tomorrow....
Monday night we had drinks with Regina (Mom of #2) and Katie (Fat Albert Pilot)
Mommy cuddling her new baby girl
Cool-hand Luke
The writing on the plane we flew in this morning from Fairbanks on Alaska Airlines...
Reverse Blue Angel colors....
Mark was thrilled to hear the old engines are out of Catrina, so.....here's hoping they get to the installation of the new ones soon ! Our friends in Annapolis, Doug and Charlotte are keeping us posted on the goings on at the boatyard!
Whoaaa....these look ominous!
This afternoon we enjoyed watching the Blues 2nd practice from our 14th floor Marriott window! After a light shower, the sun came out and it warmed up to 73! Nice!!!
We walked to McGinley's Irish Pub for light supper and then walked around downtown Anchorage - happening place for a Thursday night. Met Ryan and several of the team and spouses at the Glacier Brewhouse. Fun catching up with everyone!
No comments:
Post a Comment