Thank you, Elyssa, for the tour. Even though it was a rainy drizzle day, we had a very nice time. The tour started at the train depot and we left for the Seavy’s sled dog kennels and training trails. We were educated about the Iditarod races start to finish, the mandatory stops along the way and problems they can encounter. Then we watched teams being harnessed in their places while barking, jumping and showing much excitement. Part of the group rode on a wagon behind a team of sled dogs on a trail with beautiful scenery. It was a longer ride than expected. This was so much fun and the dogs are funny to watch fussing with each other, pooping while they are running, and heading off the trail in search of greener places to pee. These are not your pet variety of Alaskan Huskies, but a team of dogs that love what they do and are training for work in the snow as sled dogs and are bred to run. The other group waiting their turn went to see all the trophies won by the Seavy father and son in the Iditarod races and how the dogs are “dressed” for the cold when mushing. This group also got to see other dogs, hold puppies and learn about custom sleds and equipment. From there our tour went to the Resurrection Rodehouse restaurant next to the Windsong Lodge for lunch. We chose our sandwich at the beginning of our tour. It included a drink but dessert and alcohol were extra. After lunch the bus drove along the Resurrection River and went to the Kenai Fjords National Park Exit Glacier. There is a 2+ mile trail that climbs closer to the glacier or a wheelchair accessible trail that goes along some beautiful forest and along the river below the glacier. I’m glad I did the climb even though I am almost 70 years old. I’ll probably never get that chance again. We went to see salmon swimming and jumping into a weir in a beautiful park setting. Next we toured the town of Seward and saw where the zero mile of the Iditarod race began and learned some history of the town. Next to a boat ride on the bay, this was a very nice tour.