| [GMCnet] Unexpected Alaska trip finding [message #301992] |
Fri, 10 June 2016 23:36  |
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One thing we did not expect to find is how low in elevation the roads are in Alaska. We are used to snow covered mountains all around in the Rockies where the roads are in the 6000 to 10000 foot range. Here in Alaska snow covered mountains all around are traversed on roads that are from sea level to 2000 feet. In fact, the highest mountain pass we have yet encountered has been 3100 feet high, barely a blip for a GMC.
So, our perspectives are altered both by these low roads and by the absence of darkness. This time of year it stays light until close to midnight and becomes light again just a few hours later. Room darkening shades are a must if you want to get any real sleep.
The other finding, more expected, is the vastness of the place. The roads and towns only access a fraction of what is Alaska. Everywhere you look you see mountain ranges only to discover there is no way to see what is beyond them except by air. Very quickly you realize that what you can see by road or by ship is but a fly speck of what is here. Add to that the constantly changing weather patterns and it is a most interesting journey indeed. Much fun and highly recommended for you all.
Sharon is going to do a seminar at the five club rally in Coos Bay, OR, in October entitled, "Do Alaska on your own - it is easy". And it truly is easy to do this on your own. Travel with a friend or two if you wish, but don't run like an elephant parade. Just set some broad parameters of where you will plan to meet up again each night and go your own way. No need for reservations so far for us. We just go where and when we wish and always find good accommodations without reservations. Y'all come!
Jerry
Jerry Work
The Dovetail Joint
Fine furniture designed & hand crafted
in the 1907 former Masonic Temple building
in historic Kerby, OR
http://jerrywork.com
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Jerry & Sharon Work
78 Royale
Kerby, OR
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