I’m increasingly pleased with my decision not to go to Prudhoe because; a) last night, with a couple of guys on the tour, having watched a recently posted YouTube video about some people taking a car up there this May: I was reminded how dirty and unsightly the road and the towns on it are, b) some ‘me’ time just chilling and looking around an American City/Town was needed and c) my cold necessitated some rest.
So, today I started off by getting some money and exchanging it for Canadian dollars. Getting the American money was easy but in a Wells Fargo bank I was met with a very polite teller saying only account holders could exchange US dollars for foreign currency. I then tried a smaller local bank and was told the same plus that nowhere in Fairbanks could meet my demand! By this time the manager had come over to see what was going on and after me switching on the charm (yes it exists) she said she’d make an exception for me ……………….. I also looked around a ‘Sears’ where for any red blooded male the tool section is to die for.
Everywhere I’ve been I’ve been met with incredible friendliness and courtesy plus nobody seems in a rush. The food is also great and well priced: A very nice Thai meal last night and some Sushi tonight. I’m now retiring to bed with a beer and my Kindle plus a couple of Aspirins.