Thanks gents, yes, the photo was taken from the plane by me or the wife. Once I get back I will collate and edit all the photos. It is culture shock in some ways, very much a "can do" attitude in others that is both familiar and reassuring. Our friend here is one of those guys who can do everything. We aren't exactly "roughing" it, but the remoteness and size of the place is, in some profound ways, simply mind-boggling. I'm also amazed at the number of older people up here. This place is not easy, once out of summer. I gather fall is spectacular. The train ride down the peninsula was beauty and grandeur in every direction. Mind blown.
Chill Out; Get Outside of yourself
Since I’m a geezer, I have the luxury of doing what I want. We decided to go to Alaska. It is not the US in the "OMG I’ve got to deal with external BS." Survival is sort of important. As my wife says, "It’s about functional, not about frills." And that, to me, is the starting point. Know your point of departure. The world is bigger and more amazing than you may think.
