Day 29!!

We have finally arrived to our cabin!! YYEEAAAHH!!!
But first, we left Anchorage at about 9 this morning to make the 40 mile trip to Girdwood. Only once we were on our way did we realize that we might not be able check in until 3pm. We quickly realized that this was going to be the case. We let the office know that we were here and if the cabin was available earlier then all they had to do was call us. We went to do a little sight-seeing, but we have to be careful not to see too much before Sheila gets here on Tuesday. So we went to see Portage Glacier and to the town of Whittier. Both only being about 12 miles from our cabin. The glacier and lake were spectacular!! From there we had to pay $12 round-trip to go to the town of Whittier. The only way to reach it is by boat or through a one lane tunnel that is almost 3 miles long. The tunnel was our only option. FREAKY. It was really only one lane. They have to manage the traffic on either side to alternate directions every half hour. It was bright and sunny on this side of the mountain where we saw the glacier, but once we exited on the other side of the tunnel it was a whole different story. It was cold and raining. I was hoping for a beautiful view of Prince William Sound, but all I got was dark rain clouds. Oh well, maybe we'll try again once Sheila is here.
The cabin is great. It has 3 levels. The bottom level and entry has 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and the washer and dryer. The second level has the living room, the dining room, the kitchen, 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and a huge deck. The third level accessible by ladder has a little loft reading area. It also has some great mountain views in all directions and a small stream running through the backyard. We are very happy with the place.
-Jason
Turnagain Arm.
The Portage Glacier Waiting to go through the tunnel.
Looking outside to the deck from the living room.
Briana up in the loft. Briana Michelle, get down from there!!!!!
On our cabin's deck!!

Day 28!!!

We got up early today to make it to the Anchorage weekend market and to join in in some of the festivities downtown. The market was full of all kinds of unique Alaska treasures and some DELICIOUS food. Briana and I shared a fresh salmon quesadilla (YUM) and mom and dad had an elk burger and a reindeer burger (also yummy). We then headed up the hill to check out the firefighter challenge. Pretty cool.
After a couple of hours, we headed back to the hotel for a little rest and then we went out for dinner. Then dad wanted to just drive around the Anchorage streets for a while. I took him towards the Army Base where he proceeded to tell me where to turn. We started going up a dirt road going up the side of a mountain. At first i was freaking out because I thought we were on Army property and were going to be stopped any minute by the MPs. Dad wasn't too worried.....because it would be me going to jail and not him!! Anyway, needless to say, I am still a free man and we ended up at the ski hill where he learned to ski way back when!!! That was pretty cool and not mention, what an amazing view down on the city!
-Jason
The weekend market!
Eskimo girls. Watching the firemen. A few of the firemen. They were here from all over the country competing.

View up at ski area. View of Anchorage from above in the Chugach mountains.