Fairbanks

We did spend our day being tourists in Fairbanks. We revisited places that we had enjoyed on our previous trip here. Went to Creamers Dairy which is a wildlife refuge that hosts several hundred Sandhill Cranes. Most of the pairs were nesting but there were juveniles around. I had seen in the local paper that a guided nature tour was being given (for free) so we left in time to take it. After a gaggle of teen aged girls decided we were too slow that left five people with our guide. Plus it was a lot quieter. Learned some things that we did not know and had an enjoyable 2 hour walk. Lots of Mosquitoes tho. Insect repellant helps, so don't leave your car without it. We did but our guide had some that she generously let us use.

After that to Value Village, a huge thrift store here where I got a new wardrobe in 2006 when I lost so much weight that none of my trousers fit. Joyce got a couple of things and I bought 2 Clive Cussler novels.

The next stop was Pioneer Park. A gathering of old buildings and museums as well as shops. After walking around that for a couple hours we were beat. Back to the campground where I booked us for an additional nights stay.

Tomorrow we are going to Chena Hot Springs and soak ourselves. It's about 100 mile round trip but have been told it is worth it.