Off to Anchorage....

First off, still no joy on the Aurora. Priss couldn't sleep and was up a couple of times and outside  looking.   I slept well though.....

It was a cloudy, rainy and overcast morning.   Remember yesterday when we decided to go on the flight?  In retrospect, a very good choice!!  They didn't go up this morning at all!!  

The train to Anchorage left at noon so we slept in, had a late breakfast and did a little shopping before we went to the Park Visitor Center for a bit.   The Park really is a lovely place and just a few hour stay doesn't do it justice.  

The train ride south was a beautiful ride through the Alaskan Range.   Mountains on both sides with rivers running next to the tracks.   With the clouds, the mountains made some gorgeous pictures!!  And with the trees all changing, the colors were amazing.  Some of the yellow was the most brilliant I've ever seen!!

But as we got further south, the clouds cleared and we saw some of the most spectacular views of Denali imaginable!  We were able to see it all... From the base all the way to the summit!

Truly a breathtaking site!!

The train ride was very nice although long.... 8 hours from Denali to Anchorage.  But they had a bar and served lunch and dinner as well.  And time to nap, take pictures and blog. 

We didn't see a lot of wildlife but did see a bald eagle and two moose.   People were starting to grumble when they hadn't seen anything.... But when the moose were spotted, the train erupted with hollers, laughter and excitement!

Now everyone is keeping their eyes peeled.... 2 more hours to Anchorage. 

Doug did get a picture of some wildlife on a riverbank though.... As we crossed a bridge, a bunch of 11 rafters on the bank all lined up and mooned the train.   Quite a sight!!

We'll see the kids soon in Anchorage and get ready for tomorrow's leg of the trip.... Anchorage to Seward.  It should be an equally beautiful leg of the trip.