Sounds like a lot of fun you had. Glad to see you back in the lower 48 and safe.

Alaska is a beautiful place I hear. My sister lived in Alaska for several years near Anchorage. She finally moved away, and told me she was glad she did. She said she hated the long dark winters, the bone numbing cold, everything was expensive, and the biting insects drove her nuts. Not to meniton having to check the yard for bear or moose before you let the kids go out and play. Now to me, that sounds like a nice place.