Houston & Willow

Our first stop of this morning was in Houston at Miller's Market & Coffee Shop. They are famous for their soft-serve ice cream. They have giant ice-cream cone statues around the property. You can't miss it when you're driving by. Today we spent a couple hours there, strategically parked in the emblazoned Samuels for Governor wagon. The weather was great. So sunny. I have to wonder, is it really break up? Or have I just jinxed us by writing it? We ended our time at Miller's with chocolate ice cream cones. Yummy!

Right now we are at Willow Trading Post Lodge. There are a lot of people here asking Ralph questions and chatting about issues. It's a very relaxed atmosphere. It would be great if the rest of the trip could be like this stop. While we were awaiting our appointed time here at the lodge, we parked at a gas station along the highway (once again strategically parked). A woman stopped by to talk to Ralph. She had seen the motorhome back in Houston, but was too busy then. Another car pulled up and a man invited us to a meeting at the firehouse later this evening. I'm liking Willow a lot! These people are involved.

One note . . . Willow has great internet service on the air card. I had a lot of trouble in Wasilla and Houston. I feel like I'm finally caught up. I may be addicted to the Internet. Who knew?

After we leave this lodge, we'll probably stop by the firehouse and then head to Trapper Creek to spend the night. Ralph has a breakfast event there from 7 to 9 am. Yawn. I will probably need a lot of coffee by then.

Still having fun on the road!