Odd Goods are Better Than No Goods?

We were sorry to leave McCarthy and WSE behind. What a special place. Though when I go back again, I think I will follow Taylor's advice and take a plane somewhere into the back country for a multi-day backpacking adventure. Even if it does mean camping.

After another adventure on John's ATV to the foot bridge, this time with the luggage carrier in tow, we flew out of McCarthy today, and drove from Chitina to Valdez.
After a brief stop at a single gas pump in Kenny Lake, and a quick trip into the neighboring Kenny Lake mercantile to eye the fur hats, we drove the very scenic route to the thriving metropolis of Valdez (not kidding - we hadn't seen so many people since Anchorage!)

We did a very scenic hike on the outskirts of town that took us into the canyons past a pretty waterfall, and mostly got our legs moving after a couple hours in the car.

We were very excited for Alaskan Mexican food. Amy's tradition of visiting the Mexican restaurants in each country she visits, which I have adopted, was kept alive. Let's face it, Alaska might as well be another country! The halibut tacos hit the spot (or we were just happy for an alternative to the McCarthy saloon). We also had fun watching the salmon jump in the harbor. And we are once again addicted to our electronic devices.

The best laugh of the day was provided by Nina, who via Facebook, commented that "odd goods are better than no goods!" Marj and I are still debating that one...