Teena and Geoff are in Alaska!
Written by Translator on July 14, 2008 – 12:31 am -They got there early yesterday morning in Fairbanks, and are doing well. The were fagged out by the long plane trip, but have both recovered.
They headed to a private cabin next to Denali NP today, and made it there a while ago. Becasue of a little luck and a connection with folks in Arkansas, they have to pay only tips since the owner and Mrs. Translator are close friends. Sometimes you get a plus!
They are right on the water, and both of them told me that it was gorgious. They will take pictures, and I will post the best of them after they get computer access in a couple of days when they get to Anchorage. This is the trip of their lives for both of them, and I am very happy that it is happening.
There is a Rest of the Story. Mrs. Translator and I were dating seriously in 1976, when my parents (no longer with us) and I drove to Alaska in a 1973 Chevy Impala and a travel trailer. We sold the car and trailer to pipeline workers and flew back. Years later, my Mum indicated regret that we had not taken the furture Mrs. Translator on that trip, but thought that it would be somewhat improper. She was likely right, as we could not keep our hands off of each other at the time. Being 18 and 17 is a special time. However, we were married just a year later and still are. Warmest regards, Doc.
Tags: Alaska, Graduation, Travel, Trip
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Oh, they’ll have fun!
Can’t wait to see pics.
I’m jealous! It sounds wonderful. My #3 nephew Joey used to spend summers working as a cook at Denali National Park - and he loved it! He learned to cook really well, too.
I had a wonderful train ride by “Mt McKinley” in 1976 from Fairbanks to Anchorage after the summer on the Yukon. It is beautiful!!! I am so envious of your family. I want to go back so bad.
Although, I think Mt Rainier is better. I get to see it almost every day it’s clear here. We actually have a wolf pack in the Cascades this year!!! Nothing like hearing a pack talking to each other!