Despite the adventure, it’s always great to come HOME!
What an awesome “almost” month it’s been for us! We covered a lot of miles (and put a lot of gas in the tank), but it was worth the expense, to spend so much time exploring our beloved state! The summer’s not over yet, and we have a couple more adventures ahead of us. But for now, we’re home. And, despite the fun of traveling, it’s always good to get home.
The last time I wrote, we were leaving Homer and making our way back to Palmer for the night, before driving across the Glenn Highway to the Chitina area. As always, we stopped at Elmendorf AFB in Anchorage to stock up on food and fuel. Gas was $4.29/gallon on base - a bargain when compared to the $4.40-something we’re being gouged here in Fairbanks. And groceries are always so much less expensive at the commissary; we’re glad to have shopping privileges.
We woke to rain in Palmer, and were slow in breaking camp and getting on the road. A quick glance at the local newspaper showed clearer skies in the Glennallen part of the state, as well as warmer temps. We ran into some road work along the Glenn Hwy - but this is customary. The pilot cars were most efficient, and the wait times weren’t too terrible. (more…)
