The fog finally lifted in Juneau and we made it out. Alaska travel teaches patience, sometimes on time is simply getting out on the day you wanted to travel. Maybe there are lessons there for all travelers, sometimes patience is the key. Have to say a word about the Sound Transit Link from the airport, Seattle…
Antarctica, still a great facination for me
Watching a great documentary, Encounters at the End of the World. There is just something about Antarctica that continues to amaze me. About 30 minutes into the move are the most incredible recordings of seal sounds under the ice. Also some great movie clips from Shackleton’s Endurance expedition. Might need to read Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible…
Canceled flight and what to do
Fog is ever present this time of the year in Juneau, so the flight this evening was canceled. Long lines at the ticket counter are slow and limit your choices. Within 20 minutes of the announcement I was re-booked and writing this in the exact same bed I slept in last night. Some tips: Have…
Currently Reading
Currently reading an interesting book “Surprised by Hope.” God created the world and placed man in it, his is in the process of reconciling and redeeming that world. Those who are followers of Christ are part of that process. And as we live today in anticipation of the final restoration of the world, we are…
Its Wednesday, I am in Juneau, Alaska
Warmer here than in Anchorage, a bit fortunate to get in last night as the fog in Juneau caused most of the flights Tuesday to be cancelled. But there was a break and we landed. My hotel of choice in Juneau is the Best Western at the airport. I have stayed at the Westmark Baranoff…
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