Before sharing any other moments about my trip to Fairbanks, I have to make this post happen first as my promise to my dear friend Claire. She's the best tour guide one could ever wish to have and she made everything so perfect. We saw the "dog eye" on our way in the morning, which is the sun surrounded by a rainbow circle. She could share all the history and stories along the way up to the arctic circle all the time and almost nonstop.
She's so thoughtful and caring, every time a truck up to Prudhoe Bay met us on the road, Claire would give them the priority and explained to us that the truck drivers got paid by milage so we could help them a little bit by let them go first. She helped everyone with the photos and if you tried that in Alaska, you know how soon it could make your hands frozen. She prepared those lei and hula dance skirt so "you could have some Hawaiian feelings in Alaska when all your friends are in Hawaii."
She threw me a surprise birthday party with pie which was the best one I ever had. I left the city during the new year season and my birthday time was because mostly I couldn't find anyone to celebrate with and I don't wanna disturb other's new year party. However, I got the best birthday memories on my trip with Claire and I'll remember it forever.
She made our trip to the Aurora watching cabin before midnight on purpose so we could count down to the new year under these beautiful Aurora. To me she's not just a tour guide, she's a perfect friend with a beautiful soul, and I gave her my heart for the secret dream we both have which she might make it sooner than me. I'll leave another review on TripAdvisor soon to show her profession, and it's a real honor and blessing to meet her in Fairbanks.
All the best to you my dear Claire, we'll definitely meet again. Happy new year~❤️
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I just copied the words I wrote for Claire and a bit extra tips for anyone who might be interested in this trip. It's truly possible to see the Aurora but not guaranteed. Claire knew Alaska pretty well and you'll find it yourself if you join her up north. I promised my sis I'll leave a review here and I kept my words. Alaska was amazing, everyone I met there was so friendly. Enjoy the life as it's the last day of your life. With that idea in head, you'll love this amazing trip no matter what.
Ответ от хоста
Jan 2020
Happy Belated Birthday aliceaW2728WS! So glad you were able to enjoy in with Claire! We appreciate your kind words and thorough review of your time with us and more importantly with Claire. We recognize the guides really can make or break your time with us and we appreciate your acknowledging how Claire made your day. Best wishes for a GREAT new year! Kathy