Just … wow

made it to Alaska!! It’s been amazing so far… and I’d just like to add… that last post was an anomaly. I had not been feeling like myself but I’m glad to say I’m starting to get there. This trip has helped.

Tried to get to the gym on the AFB a day or 2 in but the system was down so I couldn’t get a guest pass. So what did my brilliant self decide? Just go for a run.

Just. Go. For. A. Run.

I’m in idiot. It hurt. Not the same as the elliptical, girl! NOT THE SAME. But I did that mile. Half running, half walking, Half crying. But I did it. And it felt good, until the pain set in

So what did I do? I did it again the next day! Told myself it would help loosen the muscles up…say it with me guys… I’m an idiot! So much pain! But I think I’m going to start on the treadmill when I get home, might even take another little run tomorrow. We’ll see.

so Alaska… we’ve been to Chena hot springs and soaked for a bit; visited an ice cave and had an apple-tini out of a glass made of ice-that was amazing; toured the AFB as visited Heritage Park and saw some old, awesome, and retired planes-it was a beautiful way to honor the past; and we’re returning from a trip to Denali National Park as I type.

It was so beautiful; we took a short 2 mile hike along the Savage River and I took an amazing picture that nearly convinced me a move was imminent; Kevin, pancake, and I even did aore difficult and shorter hike up a mountain at the trail head there- all I’ll say is that Mirabel had a point when she said Bruno’s room was the worst- too many stairs! But we made it to the top and the view was unbelievable.

We got to see a lot of wildlife, too: caribou, seagulls, dall sheep, hare, moose, tons of birds, and the cmon tourist was everywhere! It’s been a great day.

The only blip was as we were coming off the last hike: the parks and wildlife personnel were seeing to three young children who appeared to be abandoned. No word yet on the full story, I’ll be looking for details to share, because, just…wow.