The plane ride up was actually okay. P-pa sweet talked the people with the airline and managed to get us a row to ourselves. This worked out really well because I think Cora ended up eating most of the snacks that Mema and P-pa brought. (Good thing we were all laden with snacks because despite the fact that it was an almost 7 hour flight, there was no meal served!)
We arrived in Anchorage at about 7 pm (10 pm Texas time), and we got to Scott and Celeste's house in Eagle River at around 8:30. Celeste is a fabulous hostess and had everything set up and ready for us. So, after moving in (at least that's what it felt like - the rented SUV barely held all of our stuff!), we visited a little and then went to bed. This is what it looked like outside when we went to bed at 10:30.
Weird, huh?! It doesn't get dark until after midnight, and the sun rises around 4:30. It was very confusing to the sleepy brain, but it was nice to be able to enjoy the gorgeous scenery for those extra hours. This is the view from Scott and Celeste's top balcony. It's hard to see through the trees, but those are mountains in the background. Here is the view from their front yard.
Yep, surrounded by snow-capped mountains! It was a bit of a geographic culture shock. More on our adventures in Alaska to come!
4 comments:
Awesome!
wow! It's just like in the movie, the proposal! hee hee, glad yall made it in one piece
How beautiful!!! I'm glad you guys made it safe and sound. I can't believe you didn't get a meal on a 7 hour flight!!!
Can't wait to hear more about the trip from your perspective. P-Pa and I had a great time. How are you doing with getting back on Texas time?
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