NOME to Fairbanks by way of Anchorage

Said goodbye to the Seaveys and a few others who were up early. Said goodbye to Nome and the doggies.

Starting to snow, cloud cover (1st of the trip). Storm held off, coming tonight.

Magnificent flights: from Nome --after we got high enough Denali just held her head high above the clouds. WOW! Nice flight fm Anc to Fairbanks. 

Got to Fairbanks and surprise it is 30 degrees! Feel extra warm, especially when one has on arctic gear.

Had a tour of Fairbanks from our hotel driver. Settled down at the Springhill Suites. 

Hank's dog sled guide came to meet him here. Leslie Goodwin from Paws For Adventure, out of Fairbanks. She is the friend of Aliy Zirkle and has some of her dogs. Cathleen and Lois, seems she has a good reputation and is a lot younger than I thought. She was so nice and easy going. Think they will have a great trip. He is going in the early am. Will let you know how that goes.

Walked around Fairbanks. Old Saloon type town. That's my way of describing it.

They are having a lot of activities related to the Ice Sculpture Contest that I will see tomorrow.

One of the popular events is the dog sled sprint races. They were held today and again tomorrow. Our hotel window overlooks the finish line. I'll see that tomorrow as well. There is also a big hockey tournament in town. I want to see a curling event. Never have and probably never will again. The sport is a favorite in Fairbanks particularly.

A lady from Nome said her favorite Thai Restaurant was in Fairbanks. Around the corner from our hotel, Thai House. It was packed which was interesting as we didn't see that many people around town. ( a few locals swaying down the street). Food was very tasty. Henry you would have liked it. Tara too. The sign says the 'Farthest North Thai Foods Since 1989"  at 412 5th Ave.

Hanks packing up for tomorrow--off to the "races" for him. 

Looking for the aurora Marian! It has been visible here quite often.