Today finds us in Valdez. We drove much further than we expected yesterday - all the way from Homer to Valdez with a stop in Palmer for an oil change at the great place where we had our brakes done last week. The trip took us from 8:15 am until 11:00 pm, but with it staying so light so late and taking frequent stops, it didn't feel that long.
However, today we're tired and have just sort of taking it easy. It's gray and threatening to rain, so we haven't gone anywhere far. We checked out the harbor area and took another drive through the "Keystone Canyon" that leads into Valdez.
There is no way to adequately describe this place. I know how cliche that sounds, but it's true. The best attempt I can make is this - If you've been in an IMAX movie where you're supposed to feel like you're flying, you'll be able to relate: The plane is flying along a little bit above a big ol' field of wheat and suddenly, the ground drops away and the plane dips into a valley where it's surrounded on all sides by green trees and rushing rivers. You seem blanketed by the whole environment. You feel your stomach dip a little bit and you sort of lose your breath. That's what this Canyon is like. We came around a corner last night and saw this panoramic view and I literally felt like I was losing my balance. It was SO BIG, so green and blue and beautiful. THIS is what heaven looks like.
Tomorrow we head back to Tok and begin our journey home. It will take us another 3 1/2 weeks to make it back. I'm hoping you'll all still follow along with us and drop us a note when you can. I promise to try to stay on top of this blog. Hope you think it's worth it.
Much love to all of you.
L
6 comments:
you guys have taken some pretty amazing pictures!
Hey guys,
Your pics are so amazing! Reading your blog is like doing a travel log and it makes me anxious to start our trip on the 22nd. You two are just too cool.
ME and JD
Hey Joe - Glad you're lovin' the pics!
Mom
Mary Ellen and Doug - You guys must be getting SO excited. You'll have a blast and a half. Take more pictures than you think you'll ever look at - you look at them ALL over and over before you even get home! We'll swap pics with you when you get home, ok? Talk to you in late August. (By the way, was the contract ratified?)
Hey Guys,
Yes, we have a contract...although, don't go on a spending frenzy. In fact, well...enjoy your next few weeks. I think I'm as excited about getting together with both of you and sharing pics and stories as I am about going. Well, maybe not, but close!
Hey, the pie idea...determining the best to be found, is a great idea. Doug is all over that one! You'll have to let us know where the best is in AK. As always, we are lovin' your stories and comments. See you
in August.
ME and JD
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