We slept well save for a couple of coughing interludes from me with a 2-week-long cold that will just not give up. But we were both awake by 6:45 AM. Neither of us moved very fast. Patty finally showered and headed to the lobby for breakfast. I had mandarin oranges and Belvita Biscuits in the room. We were on the Seward Highway by 9:30 AM. There were low-lying clouds in the sky but we could see the sun glistening off the snow-capped mountainsides where the sun poked through.
The road to Seward winds along the base of the mountains make our vehicle feel more like a Matchbox toy. Patty mentioned that her daughter always remarked when in this area that no person should have a doubt in the world that this was the creation of God. And I agree!
We were still in the car when these were taken. And the pictures do not do them justice. We were stopped for construction here. It is basically a 2 lane road with the occasional passing lanes. Generally, the driver's side was on a dug-out side of the mountain. These areas were being fortified or cleaned up before winter!
We saw the rear end of several vehicles at various stops until the last one. There we were the first car. It was also the only stop where needed a pilot cat... or truck in this case. The young lady with the sign walked to our car to tell us that it would be about 15 minutes to wait. Then we chatted until the pilot truck appeared. It was quite a long and meandering repair, so I understand why we needed to be guided!
We pulled over one more time to stretch our legs and get water. I took these lovely snapshots while there. The next stop was Seward!!
The last picture shows the kind of highway we were traveling on. So far, no bad or dangerous conditions. Prayers that they continue to be good until we get home next week.
Once in Seward, we found the hotel. It was easy. Finding lunch was harder. We are here after the prime season is over. Many places are already closed for the season. The first one we tried was not only not open but padlocked from the inside.
We finally went to the Alaskan Seafood Grill. Very low-key, but the food... WOW!! They claim it is fresh and I do not doubt that. I had clam strips, Patty had breaded oysters and we split a basket of fries. Needless to say, the appetizers at the reception tonight.
I had a strawberry milkshake. Great way to start a fun weekend!
We are now in the Harbor 360 Hotel with the Retreat starting this evening. I will publish this part of our day and pick it up with the retreat activities.
This is the view from our room...
I am tired. More tired than I had planned. Not sure if the cold is playing a part or if its just the first long trip in over three years. But I would not trade my time with Patty or this trip to a different part of my new home state for anything!!!!!
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