Tag: Alaska

Le Blog Post

We arrived at a place that looks like Alaska. There are numerous pine trees that frame a marshy river-pond. It smells really good, a mix of pine trees and cinnamon sugar, sort of. Good times. We parked at pullover a couple of miles Validivia. Father and Ryan drove in to the town to scope out… Continue reading Le Blog Post

From Mark

So far, I have been pretty busy driving and maintaining and driving The Blue Van and camper.  I’ve got a little time right now as we wait for blowing, freezing fog (or steaming, freezing ground, it’s a little hard to tell) to pass in Wyoming. Here is a little of my perspective of the trip.… Continue reading From Mark

Thoughts on Canada — Jennah

We are in Canada! The land of Tim Burton’s, the biggest mall in North America (Edmonton Mall) Canadian Idol and Canadian-o’s (that’s what my brother Jack called Canadian money earlier). There was a blizzard earlier. We camped in the Fairbanks Wal-Mart parking lot on Sunday night and then drove all the way to the Canadian… Continue reading Thoughts on Canada — Jennah

Fort St. John and Dawson Creek

We are in dire need of internet access so we are stopping at the Fort St. John McDonalds for soda and 5 large french fries ($24!). Max needs a new library book.   This McDonalds has a great playland and Team DeCorso organized a game of tag and had the entire playland playing.  Downloaded 7 library… Continue reading Fort St. John and Dawson Creek

Fort Nelson

We all really like Fort Nelson.  Every time we pass through we try to stay the night.  The IGA always has great unexpected deals.  Last time, it was perogies.  This time it was fresh french bread ($1 a loaf!) so, because Saturday is traditionally DeCorso pizza night, we made french bread pizzas with pepperoni, bacon,… Continue reading Fort Nelson

A Late Start

We were all set to leave, all the kids and dogs and stuff packed and stored and ready for travel.  We were filled up with gas and we made one last stop to fill up propane. At the gas station, Mark hooked the two new 6 volt golf cart batteries up.  Ryan jumped into the… Continue reading A Late Start

Packing List

We are nearly all packed up.  Here is what we are bringing: Technology Michelle’s work laptop Ryan’s laptop Jack’s laptop Jennah, Max, Ryan, Michelle, Sylvia & Annabelle have Nook tablets Mifi that works in Alaska, Canada and the lower 48 Three smartphones Three unlocked phones for local sim cards One unlocked phone with an international… Continue reading Packing List