Teglo Goes...
…to Alaska
Posts include days 50-76 in chronological order. Click to read each short story.
Day 63: Brewery Tour and Tinder
I had a blast drinking beer on a brewery tour and learning about the history Alaska has with alcohol. I also met a guy from Tinder. The good thing about meeting different guys is that it helps me determine what I want and what I don’t want in a relationship.
Days 64-65: Hiking Flattop Mountain in Anchorage
Hiking in Anchorage turned out to be pretty crazy, with fog and steep inclines. Thankfully, I met some military guys who helped me to the top.
Day 66: Bike Tour and Alaska State Fair
Anchorage offers great bike tours around the nearby park. In the summer, they have a huge state fair just outside the city. I saw lots of giant vegetables!
Day 67: Mystery Man
My seatmate on a flight from Seattle to Denver was my dream man. We talked the entire three hours, talking about personal things. Then we walked together towards baggage.
Days 68-72: Weddings Galore!
I attended two weddings within two days in Denver, Colorado. Each one was beautiful and glamorous at two different venues.
Day 73: Misophonia, Glaciers, and a Familiar Face
I went on a glacier tour in Anchorage, Alaska. We made a stop at a wildlife sanctuary too. At the end of the day, I had a chance to meet up with a friend.
Day 74: Alaskan Adventure!
I saw a sign on the side of the road that read “Glacier” with an arrow pointing down a gravel road. Intrigued, I drove down the windy road. I ended up camping in a tiny shack next to a glacier.
Day 75: Hiking on a Glacier
After camping in a small, isolated cabin the night before, I drove a mile and started hiking on the glacier. It’s the world’s most drivable glacier.
Day 76: You Had Me At Coffee
The hostel owner took me to see her friend who was packing up to move to Fairbanks. She had found love after the death of her husband. Her story was fascinating.
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