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    • Angelaska
      Dag 4

      Preparing to Board the Ship

      17. mai, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 41 °F

      We came into the town of Seward early enough today to have breakfast at Zudy’s, a restaurant that is housed in the old train station . Then we walked next door to spend an hour at the Seward Sea Life Center. This research facility takes care of injured animals found in the bays and inlets nearby. It’s also a center for research. Marine biologists and oceanographers from all of the world come here to study the unique maritime environment around Seward.

      We still had lots of time on our hands so we walked to Iditarod mile zero where the original serum run began. Seward was the closest ice-free port to Nome, where diphtheria broke out among the children in 1925. Vaccination serum was brought here by ship and was taken to Nome by mushers on dog sleds. The modern Iditerod dog sled race was first run in 1973, yet it incorporates sections of the original serum run route. We wandered down the lovely path leading to the ship terminal where Chris met us in the hotel van with our luggage. Our in processing on the ship went smoothly and now we are all learning our way around.      Les mer

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    • North to Alaska By RV 2021
      Dag 69

      Day 69 Ends with a Stroll Around Seward

      10. juli 2021, Forente stater ⋅ 🌧 52 °F

      Once we were settled into our site, we donned our rain gear and went off to renew our memories of the time we spent in Seward in 2010. On that occasion, we’d seen the town under sunny conditions. This time, we would be seeing it under overcast and drizzly conditions.

      One thing that was the same as back then … the crowds. I can’t even imagine how much busier it would be if the cruise ships were coming up here this years. Not to mention all the RVers that have postponed their plans due to the border closure. Then again, those RVers have been replaced with Alaskans and the RV rentals I think. The town is filled to the gills. We’ll have to adjust to the crowds again now that we’re on the Kenai Peninsula.

      Anyway, the advantage of being at one of the waterfront campgrounds is that everything is walking distance. Shortly, we were at the small boat harbor, looking for the eatery where we had great halibut fish & chips in 2010. Alas, the place has since changed hands. The halibut portion of the dish was still good, but the fries … well, lets just say that they needed more time in the fryer.

      For dessert, we went to the Harbor Street Creamery for ice cream, which we enjoyed as we walked back to the campground. Instead of stopping when we reached our site, however, we kept going until we got to what I term the “Main Street” of Seward. A lot of familiar sights — including some of the murals that I photographed in 2010 — and some new ones.

      Eventually, we made our way back to the campground and settled in for a quiet evening at home.

      It’s been raining on and off since we got here. And there is nothing but rain in the forecast for the next few days. I’m hoping it won’t be constant, but hey … we’ll deal with whatever Mother Nature has in store for us.      Les mer

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    • North to Alaska By RV 2021
      Dag 70

      Alaska Sealife Center

      11. juli 2021, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F

      The Alaska Sealife Center is one of my favorite places to visit in Seward. The facility is not only an aquarium, but is also involved in marine research and education. As well, it is the only marine mammal rescue and rehab center in the state.

      After settling into our waterfront site at the Resurrection South Campground, we walked into town to visit the center. With the Alaska TourSaver two-for-one coupon, admission for the two of us cost $30+tax. Not a bad deal since the place has so much to offer visitors.

      Just as we did in 2010, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit today. The aquarium exhibits were great, but I was especially delighted with the open air pool where we were able to once again see some of the many seabirds and waterfowl that call Alaska home.      Les mer

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    • North to Alaska By RV 2021
      Dag 70

      Day 70 Ends w/Art in Seward

      11. juli 2021, Forente stater ⋅ 🌧 54 °F

      Although the forecast for every hour of today never shifted from showing high probability of rain, I don’t think a single drop fell today … at least not where we are.

      After our visit to the Alaska Sealife Center, we wandered into town and had a late lunch at the Lone Chicharrón, a taqueria that opened in Seward in 2019. Good tacos … I especially liked the fish tacos and the roasted corn tacos.

      Afterwards, we stopped at Sweet Darlings for some gelato … the best we’ve had in quite some time. Yummy, yummy!

      We took a meandering walk back to the campground, stopping to photograph some of the public art along our route. I’ll end today with some of those images, and a few I took at the Sealife Center.      Les mer

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