There are stories to be told from the train. However, since Natasha died, it’s been difficult to get the stories out.

The days go on. The stories unfold. Yet when I have the time, my mind needs to disconnect from reality so I scroll endlessly through TikTok or instagram. If I’m feeling brave, I’ll look at pictures of her.

Right now it’s 5:20am. Darkness has returned here in Alaska for a brief couple of hours in the early morning hours. I woke up at 2am. When we left the house at 4:20am, we saw the moon for the first time in a long while.

We are on our way to the Portage Depot where we catch the train to back into Whittier. Passengers getting off a cruise are usually lowkey and cranky.

We will not be done with our work day until about 8pm. It’s a great overtime day. Tips are not as good as last year so I’m thankful for overtime.

Here’s to a good day!