Denali Park Day 1

Again we took another train ride. This is an image of our car. We had plush seats upstairs - like first class seats in a plane, a wraparound dome to look through, bar service, and a dinner on the lower deck. It is a nice way to go.Again - beautiful scenery everywhere we looked.Here is a scene of our motel building - again plush furnishing and right on a river bank.Well, what did we do with the rest of our time? We went river rafting in category 3 to 4 rapids. The higher number due to the temperature of the water (34 degrees). We were in full body wet suits that actually assist in your flotation, if needed, and of course a life vest. The actual ride was somewhere between exhilarating and frightening depending on the condition of the river. All in all it was a most interesting experience. Lisa, our guide, didn't look like she could handle a boat like ours but she was more than capable. She is a college graduate with 5 years of rafting experience in New Zealand, Wyoming, and here in Alaska. OK, I can handle white water but I am not, repeat not, sky diving or bungee jumping. Don't even suggest it!