Making Coffee in Alaska

Howdy all lets see Day 4 of the grand adventure.

Our adventurers woke up and decided to have coffee. Well making coffee in Alaska is much different then making coffee in the lower 48. The lower 48 we stand in front of a bio mechanical machine and say things like Double Latte with 2 shots of espresso and a sweet and low. A bio mechanical machine was not available so we stood in front of this mechanical machine saying such things as coffee with half&half. Nothing came out, so we tried telling it black coffee. Still nothing. So we called Rebbecca who was involved an important case (she is a Judge) and pulled her out of court.

She informed us there was such a thing as Mr. Coffee and you put water and coffee in it and it makes it for you. Amazing!!!! The wonders of the modern age we live in.

After a nice waking up we drove up to Hatchers Pass which has incredible views (see Sheila's blog for pictures, I'm to lazy). As we were hiking up to Independence mine we were informed that there were "Olympic skiers" ahead. After I stopped laughing (It has probably been about 20 years or more since an American has scored in the top 20 in the World Cup) we continued to Hike a bit further, before Ray asked Sheila if her Telephoto lens would capture the mine from where we were as if we were there. She informed me it would and so we headed back down for a nice lunch at the lodge.

After wards we drove through Wasilla, not seeing any Obama signs we decided not to stop for fear the we would be skinned. Even though we desperately needed a post office. So we quickly drove down to the Iditarod headquarters. Where we viewed Iditarod facts, including the pictures of the mushers and such. It was a grand time.

And if that were not enough we then proceeded to tour downtown Palmer in search of a Post Office. Which was eventually located. Thanks to my years of knowing Bob I knew how to find a Post Office. First you drive around looking for Flags then you see if the building with the flags in front of it has a post office sign. Walla how you find a post office.

And if that were not enough excitement for our 3 adventurers we drove back to Anchorage to visit an honest to god washed up Iditarod sled dog that a friend of Judy's had adopted. After a wonderful visit with Marco Polo we got to listen to a Singing Bowl.

Next it was back to Chateau Pauli for a nice dinner and conversation. Where we learned that as long as you don't throw the coffee grounds down the disposal all is fine.

Now it is time for our last day in Alaska. So stay tuned for more adventures.