Friday March 7, 2008

Day Seven in Alaska

July 2003

This was the view outside our camper window when we woke up on July 30.

Travel scenery on the way to Valdez

I loved this sign – mostly because I was looking for it.  We wanted authentic Alaskan knives – not “store boughten” ones that may or may not have been made in Alaska.

One of the best things we purchased for this trip was the Milepost.  An Alaskan travel directory with details of everything that is located along every road.  We thought this place looked interesting – and it was!

Cerwin was a bit concerned about space for the motorhome, then saw “RV-U-Turn”, and felt more comfortable about turning in The Knifeman’s lane.

We immediately knew we would like this place.  This is his workshop.

And we were not disappointed.  I found the Ulu knive I was looking for, and Cerwin bought a hunting knife, however, not the one he really liked – the fourth from the right – with the carved handle.  It was way beyond our budget.

We entered their house through the kitchen, where a moose steak was thawing, and went to the living room (above) where the knives were displayed.

Bridal Veil Falls

Worthington Glacier

Our destination today was Valdez.  This was our view of the Harbor of Valdez – from the restaurant where we ate dinner.

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Back to the Present – March 7

Two of our young grandsons arrived this morning – for a nine-day visit – while their parents, and older siblings (Josh and Jana) fly to Texas. 

Ian enjoyed getting snacks for the animals that came to his “restaurant” window.

Jared likes helping the baby animals find their mothers.

They were quite content playing “school” on the computer while I prepared a chaplain’s newsletter for delivery to the post office today.