Thursday evening and I can hear the frustrated voice of Linda in the bedroom muttering under her breath; “These suitcases too damn full. We’ll probably be over the 50 pound limit and have to pay extra.”
It’s the same song she sings every time we’re about to leave on another Keloland/Holiday Vacations tour..which we do on Friday and we’ve always weighed in under the limit. The bed is piled high with a wide variety of clothing and we must decide what we’re going to absolutely need over the next two weeks. I toss a few things on the pile and in the “to-be-washed” basket figuring I’m good to go. Before long, though, she reminds me that temperatures swing big time in Alaska and the Yukon. I might need more than a couple of Polo shirts and a jacket. Thank God she does fret because, although I’m getting better, I tend to assume that, by now, she knows what we need and it’s no big deal to pack it all up. Of course that’s wrong but, like I said, I’m getting better at realizing it.
Yup, Alaska. This will be our fourth trip to the great white north and we’re looking forward to the adventure of once again trekking into this amazing country with its majestic mountains and unspoiled wilderness..then boarding a Holland America Cruise Ship and sail South through the Inside Passage.
Holiday Vacations keeps booking these tours because so many Keloland viewers keep requesting and signing up for them. We have another full group this time including several repeat travelers..for which we’re so grateful.
As always, I’ll have the computer along and be sharing stories and photos on Keloland.com “Lund at Large” so you can vicariously travel along and, maybe consider going with us next time.
Now, I just hope the airline has enough seat belt extenders.
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How Fun! The trip with you and Linda two years ago was spectacular! Wish we were going again! If you go to the Alaska Salmon Bake, have an extra helping for Larry!! Safe travels and have a LOT of fun!!
Paula.. I’m not sure anybody can out do Larry at a buffet. We think of you two often and wish you could travel with us again. Did I ever mention how much we use and appreciate the cheese knife you sent our way? Let us know where you’d like to go and I’ll put a bug in Holiday Vacation’s ear. Have a great rest of the summer. Doug and Linda.
Polo shirt??!! Polo shirt??!! I’m guessing your fellow travelers will be seeing more of the Hawaiian look as they travel with you to the frozen northland. I used to wear polo shirts….Far too form fitting! The Hawaiian look in Alaska is the new senior citizen fashion sensation. Share those photos! For the love of God, share those photos!
The beauty of Alaska for us fat guys is that non-form fitting jackets are the order of the day. However, I did check the forecast and it appears as though they’re having a warmer than normal summer so I’ll venture out with my Polo’s and hope nobody with a harpoon gets confused and trigger happy.
My daughter, Jessica Callies, is in her third summer of working at the Jewel Gardens in Skagway. She would be thrilled to have someone from South Dakota stop and say hi>
Doug-
Bob and Sherry Groon from Arlington will be with you. Great people. “Take special care of them”. Good Norskie married to a Dutchman!!!! How much better can it get!!! Bill