PORTAGE GLACIER AND ALYESKA

The “Bear Bus” drive from Anchorage to Girdwood along the Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet is one of the world's great drives, ranking right up there with Italy's Amalfi Drive and the highway along the Rhine south of Coblenz. The Seward Highway linking Anchorage and Seward is a National Forest Scenic Byway and one of 15 roads in the United States that has been designated as an "All-American Road." You’d have to agree it was great, even though you were getting the first of 2 days of rain. The rain never dampened our spirits. Some of us did get wet though . . . “got to get that picture and see the best view up top on our cruise to Portage Glacier.” Alyeska was a great location to lay over during the rain - with its accommodations, landscaping, and tram ride to the Seven Glacier’s Restaurant. Girdwood was a fun side trip and the Jade Shop a special treat. Yes, that’s a Jade boulder Jeanne is standing next to! Jamie once again did a super job, this time helping pull off another birthday surprise, this one for Bob.