Grizzly Bear Campground, Denali, Alaska

    We had trouble getting the slide in as we prepared to leave Fairbanks.  Some gunk off the trees had made the roof so sticky that it wouldn't slide well.  I am so anxious to see the kids I was getting very worried that the problem would delay us, however Rick was able to resolve it pretty quickly.
 It was only a three hour drive to Denali on road that was mostly pretty good.   We got to our reserved campsite and found that it is the nicest one in the area, with plenty of trees and next to the river.  The cabin that Terry and Connie, and Jennifer and Arik will stay is is also very nice.  It has two bedrooms and a nice little porch which overlooks the river.
    We got the campground, set up the RV and had lunch.  Then called the kids.  They were only 30 minutes away.  I was so happy to see them and it is the time I have been waiting for the last few weeks.The day was sunny so we all sat outside by the RV and looked at the mountains and talked about our adventures. We had a big turkey dinner so it felt like the best Thanksgiving ever.
     Everyone we really tired and not adjusted to Alaska time zone.  We took walks and looked at pictures after dinner, but by 7 PM it seemed like 10 so it was time to go to bed.  We made up the folding couch for Matt and Amanda and put covers over the vents and window on the door to get it dark enough for them to sleep.  There are now only about 2 hours of semi-darkness.
     My dream has come true of having my family join us on this amazing trip!