Here we are, on our way to our first plane and my daughter's first flight ever!
This is at Mendenhall Glacier. It was so stunning here. I could have spent a whole day. In the background you can see a tiny bit of the glacier.
A closer view. The air here is so vibrantly clear, and the water just as much so. Pollution does not yet mar Alaska's beauty.
My daughter dipped her fingers in the water. In her own words, "IT WAS COLD!"
Closer view of the glacier.
Ok ok ok. A rare view of this author and two of her reasons for living.
This is at the camp where we stayed. We were in Berner's Bay, Echo Cove. What can I say about this picture. Words do no justice. Neither does the picture, to be honest.
Just a random snapshot of beauty.
This is about a mile further in from the camp. I loved the way the setting sun gilded the waters of the creek. I was on horseback.
This is Lion's Head Mountain. It was my wakeup view each morning, and the last thing I saw before falling asleep each night.
Alaskan sunsets are majesticly stunning. When we first got there, the sun set at 10:45. Each day Alaskans lose 6 or so minutes. It was a noticeable difference as we left for home on Monday.
Another 'common' site while we were there.
Our last stroll along the beach before we headed for home. My daughter cried. She said she was no longer Pennsylvanian, she was Alaskan.
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Tommy and Jeff wander into an awakening "Brigadoon"
Meg takes a decided interest in one of the 'outsiders', albeit it is not returned!
"Can't we two go walking together... out beyond the hillside of green?"
Fiona finally decides Tommy isn't so bad, after all.
The girls are helping Jeanie pack up, as she is getting married this eve.
Giggling gaggle of girls as Charlie signs the family Bible!
Jeanie does a short dance of joy -- excited about the upcoming wedding!
Jeff has torn his pants on 'thistles' and thusly, is attired in Highland garb. In reality, Josh, the actor who plays Tommy, was the only male in the play to not wear a kilt. He was most bummed about this, until his gift from his director (me) was a kilt, handed to him at the end of the play and in front of the audience Saturday eve. :)
The story of Brigadoon and how it came to be, is told by the Dominie, Mr. Lundie.
The happy couple tie the knot!
I mean.. come on. Awwww! It took a long time to strategically stage this kiss with the minimum of embarrassment for all involved.
The newlyweds begin the wedding dance. It is later interrupted by Harry, who wanted to marry Jean for himself. After a scuffle, he runs off, telling everyone he is ending the miracle by leaving Brigadoon!
The men of Brigadoon hunt for Harry, intent on bringing him back before the night ends and Brigadoon vanishes for all. Harry ends up being tripped by Jeff, falling to his death.
Jeff and Tommy return to New York, trying to get back to normal. Jeff, whose drinking habits were bad to begin with, has been pretty much drunk for the four months since they've returned.
Tommy's fiance, Jane, enters the picture.
After speaking with her and flashing back to Brigadoon, Tommy realized he is in love with Fiona, and can never go through he and Jane's wedding. There was a nice slap involved in this scene. Kestrel (Jane) quite enjoyed administering it. heheh..er *coff*
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