Day Twenty-six, Twenty-seven, Twenty-eight, Alaska Adventure

Hello again, We left Wa. this A.M. with Boise, Idaho in mind for this evening. We crossed into Oregon over the Columbia River which always looks so big. Umatilla army depot is located there. Then the sunset over the Cascade Range. We made it to Boise for the night. The next day on to Salt Lake City where we spent the night with Ron, Steph and kids. Had a great visit. Monday was the day to get to our house where we started from on 8-4-09. We arrived at 4 P.M. and had traveled 8393 miles. What a trip, a dream fulfilled, a great country to travel in. No problems, many new friends, and experiences. Thanks for being a part of our trip. Special thoughts for all of you. Sincerely, Clyde and Anna.

Day Twenty-four and Twenty-five, Alaska Adventure

Hi all, The last two days have been spent with our special friends out on Whidbey Island, Darrell, Ruth, Todd and Kyle Jacobsen. They live on Camp Casey, a retired military installation that now belongs to Seattle Pacific College. Ruth and Darrell both work for this college. We rode the ferry to Port Townsend and enjoyed a good walk and lunched at the Nifty Fifties Diner. The weather is perfect but cool. Anna and Todd enjoyed feeding the deer which roam freely here and Clyde and the guys caught up on sports and cars and hunting and other interests they share together. Of course Ruth and Anna enjoyed catching up on the kids and all the other things going on their lives. It was great for Anna to hang out in the kitchen with Ruth and visit, visit, visit. Tomorrow we go south toward Colorado with a stop in Boise, Idaho. See ya' Clyde and Anna ( notice worlds longest see-saw 75ft.) Happy 21st Birthday Todd!!!!

Day Twenty-two & Twenty-three, Alaska Adventure

Hello all, We are glad to be back in the lower 48 and visiting friends here in Arlington, Wa. We are staying in the apartment of Mike and Fran Cole our good friends and Mom and Dad of our sons wife Torry. We will be here for about 4 days and then begin our final leg home to Colo. Mike and Fran are such great hosts and we do enjoy recalling good memories of our families together. We also got to see their son Ryan while here. Anna ran with Fran today for "High Tea", shopping and shopping and shopping, etc. Clyde went with Mike all over the area as he checked out water systems for local subdivisions that he oversees. Blessings, Clyde and Anna

Day Twenty-one, Alaska Adventure

Hi again, This is our last day outside the lower 48, it has been a great trip and something we are very glad we did. We started with a pic. of houses on a lake in Whistler. We thought the reflection was great. Anna is on an overlook above a river outside of Whistler. Then its more glaciers around the town of Squamish on hwy 99. We spent several hours in Horseshoe Bay which we really liked and had fish and chips in the park there. Horseshoe Bay is just north of Vancouver, B. C. After we got inside the U.S. it was clear enough to get a good look at Mt. Baker. Tonight we are in Ferndale, Wa. on I-5, yea!!!!!!! See ya', Clyde and Anna P. S. Happy B-day Kirk.

Day Twenty, Alaska Adventure

Good evening, Today we left Prince George and found this neat little church on the edge of a lake on highway 97. There is so much water up here we find ourselves taking a lot of pics of lakes and streams and waterfalls. Our pic is in front of the visitor center in the town of Williams Lake. Then on to more beautiful mountains on highway 99 which was a cut off to Whistler, B. C. which is where we will stay the night. We are in a quaint hotel built in 1914, it has been restored somewhat. Thanks for looking. Clyde and Anna.

Day Ninteen, Alaska Adventure

Hello to each of you! Wow, three days, no Internet, no cell phones and we actually survived it just fine. Our family was a bit concerned because they hadn't heard from us. We are fine and having a great time. This morning we awakened in Stewart, BC, Canada's farthest North seaport that remains open year round. The people are so very friendly and such pretty flowers everywhere. We did a bit of laundry, had breakfast, then headed toward Prince George. We have traveled 6,299 miles since leaving home on August 4. We have seen some incredible country. Some pretty remote roads and areas. Today we drove into Smithers, BC and were excited, we saw a NAPA store and Dairy Queen. We are back in the Internet and cell phone area. Note Clyde standing by the world's largest fly rod, located in Houston, BC, known as Canads's fly fishing capital with 3,000 miles of fishing. Also, the beautiful rainbow, reminds of God's promises. Hope all of you are doing well. We look forward to seeing you again real soon. Clyde and Anna

Day Eighteen, Alaska Adventure

Hello from Stewart, B. C. and Hyder, Alaska. The two towns are separated by a river and at the end of just one road in and out. We watched bear from a board walk but very wild area. The bear came in from all directions. Black bear came first but when the grizzly showed the black was gone!!! The grizzly's name is Monica, 10 to 14 years old and raised 3 cubs last year. Salmon were everywhere so eating was good. More beautiful scenery. Later, Clyde and Anna.