Half-naked in an Outhouse in the Snow in Fairbanks, Alaska
How did I get myself in that situation? It all began about ten years ago when my son decided to move to Fairbanks. Of course we miss him so much, but he is happy there. It's a very different lifestyle; people who live there take care of each other. My husband and I have visited a couple of times. The first time was during the summer a few years ago. It was beautiful! The place and the people could not have been more welcoming. One of our son's friends had a barbeque in our honor just so we could meet some folks. His friends immediately became our friends; we worried less about him knowing that he was surrounded by good people. A couple of weeks ago, my husband and I visited Alaska in the winter. Our primary goal was to spend time with our son, but we hoped to see the Aurora Borealis (also known as the Northern Lights). March is peak season for this sighting, so we had high hopes. Also, we planned to visit Chena Hot Springs. We never did see the Aurora Borealis;