AUGUST 13TH,2009, TRAVEL DAY TO VALDEZ

This was an incredible drive. Very scenic and like a roller coaster. The mountains are referred to as the Alaska Alps and they are beautiful. We saw waterfalls that fell 250 to 300 ft. and the Worthington glacier as well as other smaller glaciers. Very few services, so you want to make sure you have a full tank of gas. We went 79 miles on the Richardson highway before we saw another gas station. The road has multiple frost heaves and travel is slow. We left at 7:30, drove 265 miles and didn't arrive in Valdez until 2:30. We did make some stops but they were brief to make pictures as it was drizzling rain and the temperature has dropped from the mid 60's in Palmer to the mid-50's here. Also, had several long stops due to road construction.

Our campground is right on the harbor and we have a gorgeous view or rather we will have when the fog lifts :-) Tonight is a free night and I have spent most of my time catching up this blog as I have not had WiFi since Sunday night. It is still drizzling rain, so I have a pot of chili on the stove and we have cable tv (yay) so after a hard day at the wheel :-), we are just kicking back tonight. Tomorrow we have an all day cruise of Prince William sound, the Columbia glacier and it includes lunch and dinner. Should be a fun day. We have a meeting with the dog walker at 7 to take care of Rudy while we are gone. Should be another great day!!!