Off the Rails in Alaska

Join me on a journey through my adventurous summer in Alaska – where work meets wilderness and every day is a wild ride!

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  • Bartender Training

    First, I have to update the mouse in the apartment situation. Every single noise I heard last night I thought for sure was the mouse. Every speck I saw this morning I was sure was mouse poop. But no dead mouse. Sadness for me. Today was training for individual positions. We arrived at 8am to… Read more

  • Short Day!

    Today we only had to be at the rail yard for a couple hours. We are getting our uniforms. I threw my black pants and shoes away at the end of last season because they were worn. I neglected to get these items in time for tomorrow when we have to show up in uniforms.… Read more

  • Training Begins

    We started training today. We meet at the library at 8am. There are friendly, repeat faces from last year and it’s fun to chat about everyone’s winter adventures. There are a small handful of people who don’t take the time to chat with us. I’m bothered by this as I try to make eye contact… Read more