Lunch at Chatanika Lodge

Sunday after church we hopped in the TOY and drove to Chatanika Lodge on the Steese Hwy for lunch.

Bringing in the BIG ONES!!!

Here is proof that the fish got bigger as we caught more. Pat holds his catch -- it is a Whopper!!! The picture to the right shows Nancy bringing in a big ones.

MORE PICTURES OF OUR VALDEZ FISHING TRIP

We had lots of fun while fishing. Pat wears his "safety" glasses while Nancy wears the "Big Fish" Luck of the Irish Hat!

Cindy's Day Five

Today was a "Moose Wonderful" Day!!!

We saw a cow moose and her calf on our way to Chena Hot Springs. We also visited the Ice Museum for another "cool" activity!!!

Cindy's Visit -- Day Seven

CindyMakes Friends with Santa

We began the day with a late breakfast (8:30 am) at Sam’s Sourdough Café. Cindy had sourdough pancakes (delicious)!!!

After breakfast we headed to the Farmer’s Market, a “must see” in Fairbanks. In addition to lots of fresh organic vegetables and beautiful flowering plants, the market presents some very talented local artists and their beautiful and amazing wares.

We visited Santa at North Pole, AK. Cindy was 2^nd in line with all the kids who wanted a chance to sit on Santa’s lap. We know him personally. He was looking for Russ to see if he has been a good boy in 2010.

Our next stop was Pioneer Park (Alaskaland), a wonderful community park with lots of activity and lots to see and buy. Cindy had an opportunity to “feel” what it is like at 40 below zero temperatures. See the picture to prove she experienced 40 below and survived!

A trip to the famous truck stop, know as Hill Top, wrapped up our last day with Cindy. We are very sad to see her visit with us come to an end.Therefore we needed some comfort food. Hill Top is known for its famous homemade pies. People travel many miles just to get a piece of homemade pie at the Hill Top Truck Stop!