Snack Time in Alaska

Alaska, one of my favorite North American destinations, is breath-takingly beautiful. I'm sure you'll agree from these pictures. (Pictured on the left is Denali as locals call it. Also known as Mt. McKinley, is North America's tallest peak.) I've had the privilege of sitting in the co-pilots seat in a small plane and flying right up to and around the peak. What an awe inspiring view.

To catch the a funny moment in Alaska...be sure to check the link at the end of this posting for the "snack time photo".

Although I can't take credit for these pictures, they represent some of the gorgeous sights I've seen from several cabin experiences and late nights

The Northern Lights below are a great example of God's relationship with us. The Aurora is a good nature object lesson that demonstrates the way the Holy Spirit works in one's life. We cannot see the solar particles as they are emitted by the sun in the heavens, but we can see their effect when they enter the earth's atmosphere, and it is a beautiful thing to behold. Similarly, we cannot see the Holy Spirit that is sent to us by the Son in Heaven, but we can see the Holy Spirit's effect in a person's life, and it is a beautiful thing to behold.

Snapshots from Alaska's wildlife: http://www.alaskasharvest.com/album/5/pic7.htm

Note: Stock photos obtained from http://www.alaskaphotographics.com/alaska_photos.shtml

Flirting in Row 9

This past February, I was flying home to Portland, OR on Horizon Airlines--a small commuter aircraft (part of Alaska Airlines). As a frequent flyer and elite member, I usually get a seat in the front of the plane. However, I arrived at the airport early for my scheduled flight and asked to fly standby on an earlier flight. At the last moment, I was granted my request and given the very LAST seat on the airplane. The gate attendant apologised for the seat...the middle seat in the back row. Thankful to be heading home early, I didn't mind and ran out to the aircraft. This plane had 9 rows with 5 seats across the back. You guessed it, I was wedged between everyone in the back row with 2 people on either side. Once settled in, the handsome man on my left announced loudly so the entire airplane could hear, "This is the best day of my life!" and everyone stopped talking in eager anticipation. He paused long enough for me to nearly ask "why?" but then continued just before I got the words out. He said, "I'm sitting in the back row of the airplane with 4 beautiful women!" With that, the entire airplane erupted in laughter! And, he added, "the drinks are on me!".