Deanna's Dealings

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

For you Morgan

I miss alaska so much and realized today that I haven't even posted an entry for the last day. It was so nice to get home, but i was only here for 24 hours where I headed on my roadtrip. I loved every minute of alaska, It was tough at times, and literally draining at others but I don't regret going on bit! And if i have the opportunity to go back up next summer I hope that I'll go!:)

Getting ready to wave good bye to the last few guests.

The transportation girls. Me, Lisa, Andrea, Nicole, Rebecca, and Joy

Lisa and I waving goodbye on the curb to the last motorcoach departure for the 2008 Summer Season.

HURRAY WE'RE DONE!

This is my mess the night before leaving. I thought i was going to be able to fit it all in my bags, but i was definatly wrong! I had to use ONE flat-rate box, and you can see it on the floor. I was so upset that i could fit it all. I even threw away a pair of shoes and a pair of work pants-they were so worn out.

The last day at the lodge. It was pouring Rain!

The office in Talkeetna, man i miss that little hole in the wall.

Linda Stamper and I working at the train station on the last day!

A Princess Employee

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Day 3 & 4

So the day is actually backwards so the beginning of the day 3 is down at the bottom and then day 4 is at the top. We woke up on day three in Crecent City, California. We stopped by the visitors center to ask what they suggested as far as seeing the biggest trees. The lady was very very helpful in directing us to the groves and the best views possible. We drove to the Jedidiah Smith Grove where we walked for about a 1/2 mile taking pictures next to the gigantic Redwoods. After that we drove thru California on mostly Scenic Byways like Avenue of the Giants. After a day of tree's we were pretty sick of large trees. haha. The next morning (day 4) we woke up and made our way to the coast. We finally made it to Costal Highway 1, and let me tell you that was the biggest waste of time ever. It took us 3 hours to get 60 miles. Ughhh. The highway was merely just switchbacks with a speed of 20 mph. We took the first opportunity that came to get off the highway bound for Santa Rosa. After lunch in Santa Rosa we made the decision to go into the San Fransisco for the rest of the afternoon. We were so forunate to have pretty good roads as far as traffic at rush hour is concerned. After walking around for awhile we got back on the road and headed for Bills (mary's boyfriends house) Where he has prepared an EXCELLENT steak dinner. He wouldn't let us help clean up after the filling meal-instead he said "well ladies you must be tired, to go bed and i'll clean up!" When we insisted we help out he refused the offer saying we'd only be in the way. Haha. Days 3 and 4 were slow days that went by fast [if that makes any sense.]

In the elevator in the Parking Garage in San Fransisco. (ps. I am texting)

I drove across the Golden Gate bridge.

The Dawn Princess. It was wierd seeing a princess ship since we just got back from Alaska a few days prior

Me on Pier 39.

It was heavy.
(everyone needs a picture like this)

Me and Paul Bunyon

I'm standing next to the largest tree you can get too. It was HUGE!

Nicole and I found many opportunitites to take "jumping pictures"

This house is made out of a redwood tree. It took 8 months to hollow out the house. It had water-electricity ect.

Leaving Crecent City, CA. This was at the park and I couldn't resist the photo-op.

The first Redwoods we saw. I was amazed at the beauty!

Looks like a clothes pin.

Nicole and I

The redwoods was one of my favorite days. I have always wanted to see these giants full of beauty and I finally had my opportunity. I'm greatful for the friends I was with, and the experiences we had. Stay tuned for Day 5.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Day Two!

We just pulled over to take some pictures...

& decided to climb the guard rail.

I fell in love with the OCEAN!

The Beginning of a Good Adventure:)

The beach

Nicole and I!

The water was cold but considering I swam in Lake Pend Oreille the day before it wasn't all the bad!

Our next stop was the Sea Lion Caves. This is the largest Sea Lion Cave in the WORLD. We didn't really care about spending 10 dollars to go down inside, but we flipped a coin and it chose for us to go down. It was pretty down there, but would have been way cooler had the sea lions actually been in the cave.

Largest Sea Lion Cave in the World

The Sea Lions were laying just outside the cave. There was about 48 of them.

the 3 of us.

Our next stop was the Wild Safari petting zoo or something like that. It was crazy! Joy paid for us to get in which was again VERY sweet of her. When we walked through the gate, there were deer everywhere. Following us trying to see if we had food in our hands. It was crazy.

These were the tigers. So cute.

This is me petting the Panther.

Then we held a baby COUGAR! Awww she was so tame and adorable!

Next there were little goats walking around, and donkeys and peacocks.

This little guy followed me around for awhile. He liked me to scratch his ears.

Trying to find a lighthouse for me to take a picture next too was like finding a needle in a hay-stack. LITERALLY! We stopped at like 3. The first one was small, the second was inside a gate, and the third was closed. But instead we made the most of the windy situation and took a few photos. I couldn't resist climbing down a hill to get a better view of the rock structures out in the ocean.

Nicole and I after climbing down the Hill for a better view.

awww I love nicole!
(this is my favorite picture so far)

We had to stop one more time before it got dark to play on the beach. Nicole and I had a great time letting the wave chase us. Unfortunately for us, we misjudged a few waves that came up on us pretty quick and drenched us from mid-thigh down. Made for a cold rest of the ride!