Richard, a friend of mine and fellow sidecar driver mentioned to me that like to meet this fellow.
I sent him a personal message via the ADV forum and extended him an invite to some Alaska hospitality. and he graciously accepted. We spent a couple of fun days together Visiting the local areas, Hatcher Pass, And Eklutna village and lake
Hatcher Pass
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| The bunk houses |
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| Mike and Sharon |
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| Picture from Superintendents building |
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| Mike in a Tram Car |
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| Mike, Mark, Sharon and the Ruckus |
Our next stop was to the Eklutna Village
Please visit the link
Eklutna Spirit House Link
Some of the graves in this cemetery go back to 1899 The houses are built over the graves to give the spirit a place to stay until it decides to leave this earth. If the families believe that the spirit is still on this earth they keep up the maintenance on the houses
This building was amazing because it was made of steel and powder coated. It was made for his wife and he passed two years later
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| He made his wife a beautiful house. She was Russian Orthodox and he was a Jew. This house will last a long time |
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| A spirit house where the spirit probably moved on |
It was great meeting someone that has so much exuberance for life
And ask you all to visit his Blog I really believe you'll enjoy it
Link to Mikes Blog
Nice pics Bob, especially the first one, so that's what those buildings surrounded by deep snow look like without the snow....
ReplyDeleteQuite the difference isn't it
ReplyDeleteI really love that place
It was an absolute joy meeting you and Sharon. Your warm hospitality and insight remain one of my most memorable experiences in Alaska. I cannot wait to visit you again down the road. "Thanks" doesn't begin to cover it...
ReplyDeleteIt was great to meet you also, it was good seeing someone who really enjoys seeing and embracing everything he uncovers during his travels.
ReplyDeleteTravel safe and godspeed.