Saying, "Goodbye"

It's getting to be that time of year. Time to say, "Goodbye" to all our winter friends.

Slowly the migration north has begun. The closing up of homes here in the south has already started and will continue through the end of May depending on when summer reachs your northern destitation.

Since we're Alaskans, that won't take place til the end of May so, I'm counting down the days til it's time for us to leave.

39

42 days til we head back to Alaska.

Plan: Soak up as much sunshine as possible.

It's just about time to head back north for the summer.

The airline tickets are bought and we'll be going back to Alaska the end of May just in time for Memorial Day.

It's been fun this past winter but there's no place like Alaska in the summer

It's getting to be that time of year. The snowbirds are starting to head back north to where they came from. It's been a wonderful winter in AZ but for a lot, it's time to say, "Goodbye" til next winter. It's been fun to say the least........

Settling In

We're starting to get back into our AZ way of life.

It's nice to wake up in the morning with the sun is already shining. All you need to do is grab is a pair of shorts and a tee shirt, you're ready for the day.

My tan is slowing starting to return and the warm weather makes my bones feel good.

It's a nice feeling being back but I'm missing Alaska.

Wintering outside

When we arrived in AZ it was a reverse of everything we had to do in AK when we were getting ready to leave.

We have gotten our things unpacked and the dogs are starting to settle back into their routine of having to be taken on walks and having a walled back yard.

Life is good and we're looking already looking forward to the approaching holidays which we'll spend with family and friends.

One of the best parts about being in AZ so far is being able to go grocery shopping at 6 different stores. Here's what we have to chose from down here: Albertson's, Bashas', Smiths', Safeway, Food City and Super WalMart. What a change from Alaska!

Leaving Alaska

We had one of the best trips ever leaving Alaska. Everything went like clockwork.

We left our cabin at 9am in our little fishing boat. We arrived at shore and were able to store it and the engine in record time. After saying goodbye to a couple of friends, we were on the road to Anchorage by 10.

A hour and a half later we were meeting our son for a lift to the airport. There was no waiting in line at the airport check-in and security a breeze. Our plane took off on time and was only 2/3 full. We made it to Seattle in only 2 1/2 hours. Normally, it takes more than 3.

The flight from Seattle to Las Vegas was a repeat of the Anchorage flight. The plane was 2/3 full and we arrived early. Our flight was less than 2 hours long. Usually, it takes closer to 2 1/2 hours.

As soon as we got off the plane, I headed to Avis to pick up our rented minivan and my husband headed to baggage claim to collect all our stuff and our labs, Diver and Allie. By the time I got back with the van, Greg was waiting for me in passenger pickup.

We loaded up and headed home, arriving at 2am. What a trip but a good one....