Wednesday, March 29, 2006

Interruption


We're sorry for the long interruption, but I lost connections in Alaska, but after all, it is Alaska.

Aliy had a great race but her dogs slowed on her , became a bit ill , out of Unalakleet, ending her hopes to be up with the top finishers. It was a new experience to be on the receiving end of the finishing dogs this year. As Ray drove them into the drive and then carried each kindly to their houses, the Northern Lights came out and danced in the sky... a welcome home for the dear dogs. The whole dog yard erupted in howling cheers and the returned dogs were very happy to join in, happy to be home.

Two Rivers, AK is a wonderful small community of dog mushers, the roads are dog trails, and I enjoyed my time there very much, away from the more hectic race activities.

I especially enjoyed time with Stella and with Fats, Flood, Pedro and Rubia all retired leaders, as I've said before.

I did see a bit of wildlife, a bull moose along the road, some beautiful red birds that I did not identify, a sign of Spring I'm sure. The mountains are always there in almost any directions I'd look.

Rubia patiently walked with me along the road each day as I walked other dogs on leash. Although Spring is coming, it was in the minus twenties each night.

And, after all, it is wonderful to be home in the Midwest... the white birches stand out after having looked at the small spruces of the Interior of Alaska.

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