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Well, my journey has come to a close. It is back to the reality of work tomorrow. My trip was intimidating, and at times frightening -- but also the most thrilling, wonderful, and rewarding as anything I have ever done.

Like I mentioned in an earlier blog, I am planning my next trip back to Alaska next year. So much yet to see and do. I intend to keep this blog going...adding info and pictures of weekend trips between now and when I get vacation time again beginning in January.

Thanks for following along...your comments were (and are) always welcome.

From Durango - Round trip to Silverton and back.

I was in the last car of this train

North Rim of Grand Canyon...road to Pt. Imperial and Cape Royal

From the lodge

From a hike I took

Friday, July 17th

I've decided to continue with traveling and will head to Durango next Friday, spend the weekend there and then head to Jacob Lake, North Rim of the Grand Canyon for a few days before descending into 110+ weather, and of course work!!

Actually, my time away from work has not flown by or dragged. It's been quite even and very, very enjoyable. The trip to Alaska will remain with me forever and to say it was exciting is just not giving it the proper verbage. I'm already saving for a return trip.

I'll add photos from my next trip next week.

Sunday, July 12th

Enjoying my time home in Colorado Springs. Rain and thunderstorms everyday...quite nice. Took my truck in and there was some damage done to the differential and I had a transfer case seal go bad. Unexpected expense, but also necessary. I spent 2 days cleaning the inside and outside of the trailer. Oh my...talk about glacier dirt.....geez, that stuff sticks like cement. I'm sure I'll be finding more for weeks to come.

I've started an album of my trip...sounds lame, but this was really something and I sure don't want to forget any of it. I'm also planning my next visit already! It is a state I want to spend more time in, for sure....

Friday, July 3rd

Been back home in Colorado Springs since late yesterday afternoon. Weather is great...thunderstorm both yesterday and today. From what I hear, the reservoirs are full. Nice for a change. Been busy cleaning everything - taking my time, in between the rain storms.

Here are a few more photos - the pipeline is quite amazing.

This one shows the pipeline going over a river.

These two are from a visitor center area in Anchorage. Has some history and lets you get up close and personal with the pipeline. Quite fascinating

Enjoy the 4th..safe travels to all who are out and about!

Wednesday, July 1

In Douglas, Wyoming and will make it to Parker, CO tomorrow where my sister lives. From there I'll head south to my house and rewind, reflect - and CLEAN. Boy, is my trailer dirty and so is the truck. You know how I'll be spending 4th of July weekend. To all my Intel co-workers, have a great long weekend. Be safe.

Tuesday, June 30th

In Billings Montana and just had a thunderstorm...very cool.

Been staying in KOA campgrounds (since crossing into the lower 48) which are very nice. Upscale in comparison to some of the places I've stayed in over the last 6/7 weeks.

More pictures from Jasper:

Wall of waterfalls.

Glaciers

Looks like this is all I can download....

Monday, June 29th

So,there's this bridge over one of the 100's of rivers I've crossed...and right in the middle of it is this bison....just taking his time and walking down the center stripe...yes, for real. The picture was taken after he got off the bridge and moved away from the line of cars, and RVs....

I know I posted an earlier photo of Muncho Lake on my way up to Alaska...but this one is much better. I camped on the lake this time and the lighting could not have been better.

In Jasper - Athabasca Falls and River

Mt Robson is the tallest of the Canadian Rockies

This one is at one of the many stops...Ann is looking thru her binoculars

Neverending beauty along the Icefields Parkway.

Made it to Great Falls, Montana. Calgary is very large sprawling city. Super clean and very green. Warmest weather I've had in months. 85 degrees when we got to the KOA in Great Falls. Heading to Billings Montana tomorrow.