Alaska - Day 1, travel and Fairbanks

• So excited to finally go to Alaska. For years I've dreamed of visiting, but never had the time. Yay for retirement!
• Woke up before my 4:30 AM alarm clock.
• Lyft driver was early but patient.
• Finished my last minute things (including a protein drink) and said goodbye to the kitties.
• Had a latte and hard boiled egg in the airport.
• First flight from SAN to SEA was full, but I had no one in the middle seat next to me, which was nice.
• Napped a little. 
• Had an awful tuna sandwich at SEA.
• Next flight was also full. Woman next to me had a fat ass and wouldn't quit squirming. Tried to sleep.
• Got to FAI and had to use the restroom urgently. The closest one was closed. Had to sprint to the next closest one. Put in my contacts and brushed my hair.
• Bag was already on the carousel. 
• Called River's Edge Resort to shuttle pickup. He seemed flustered. Told me to take acsb and they'd pay for it.
• Waited a long time and no cabs came. Hotel shuttle bus ended up coming. Short drive to hotel. 
• Had to wait behind several fellow Road Scholars to check-in. 
• Orientation was starting so I parked my bags.
• Kari abd Jordan gave Orientation. 
• I had been sweating all day and felt very dirty and stinky.
• My roommate, Ruth, from Indiana introduced herself.
• Back to the room and we chatted a bit.
• Walked back to lobby to catch our bus to the restaurant, The Pump House (was on my list).
• Cool decor.
• I had blackened halibut (not very blackened) that was good. Also had a glass of J. Lohr chardonnay.
• Bus back to the hotel.
• I showered and organized a little. Then straight to bed. 
• Can't wait to meet the reindeer tomorrow!

5 quick lines:

• Something I saw: trees. Lots of trees.
• Something I heard: 
• Something I smelled: no perfume on my roommate!
• Something I tasted: utterly tasteless tuna sandwich at SeaTac.
• Something I felt: gratitude for being in this beautiful place.