June 21: Pioneer Park and the North Pole

On our visit to the North Pole, we had the opportunity to visit Santa; good thing we didn't try to sit on his lap! You can tell by my shorts....beautiful warm and sunny day. Went to St. Nicholas Church for Mass...loved the name. Thought this tabernacle was most unique.

On Saturday, the 21st, the summer solstice, we drove to Pioneer Park; lots of stuff from Gold Rush era. Then to North Pole (started in 50's for tourist trap, but fun) Took pics of all the beautiful murals on the building; will try to remember to post later; no time right now. I try to get pics ready before I find internet....but couldn't this time.

Then to church at St. Nicholas church; afterward went back to the VFW post for their steak-fry and their solstice bon fire. Wonderful people; treated us like family the whole time we visited.

Only made it to 11 pm. planned on going to the midnight ball game; but too tired (go figure why)

Went to bed and were attacked by mosquitos! Don't know where they came from.

Heading for Dalton Hwy today; we suspect that we may be on the road for 1-2 weeks. driving to Prudeau Bay. Have no clue when we'll get internet again. But I will have more pics ready to post the next (if it's a fast connection)...but one thing for sure....we have to come back through Fairbanks, and I know where this hot spot is.

So, until we "connect" again.