July 18, 2010

July 18, 2010

Our last day in Fairbanks! We have had a wonderful time here with Judy and Regi, for that we THANK them greatly. This was a relaxing day. Paul finally got to wash the truck, it was so bad you couldn't really see what color it was, due to all the dust and mud we experienced getting here. So while he did that, Judy took the girls and I downtown Fairbanks to one of her favorite stores, that just happens to sell Vera Bradley!! I know your jealous NoNo!! Well I now own my first Alaskan Vera Bradley. And how cute it is!!

When we returned home Regi had lunch ready and we experienced our first Eskimo Burgers and he recapped the language for the girls, they seem to be really catching on, we'll probably have to phone occasionally for refresher courses!!

After lunch they took us to the Large Animal Research Station where we got to see live muskoxen and reindeer/caribou. The muskox look like something from the Fred Flintstone days!! They are in the sheep and goat family and came from the Arctic. Really impressive and their fur is very valuable, as ratty as it looks the underlayer is so very soft .

We then all went to dinner at the Turtle Club, and enjoyed some delicious prime rib and fish. Great way to end our time in Fairbanks! Just another thanks to our friends Regi and Judy for a great time and great hospitality!

p.s. Filled truck with gas today for the cheapest yet!!$3.39 per gallon!