Meet Alasquito

A few miles south of North Pole is a gift shop — the Knotty Shop ... not to be confused with “the Naughty Shop.” It’s right off the Richardson Highway ... easy in ... easy out.

Seldom do we stop at places like this. We made an exception this time because I had read that the burl sculptures in the front yard made for a good photo op. That’s where we made the acquaintance of “Alasquito.”

Since we had stopped anyway, we wandered into the shop. Not to buy any knick-knacks mind you. Mui had noticed the ice cream sign!Read more