A cobbler’s Odyssey
I had most of today driving. Traveling along Glenn Highway, stopping at Glennallen briefly for information then I continued north on Tok Cutoff, planning to be at Chicken tomorrow. The Highways were well maintained and the driving was easy. I did not make many stops visiting places and had plenty of time thinking while traveling comfortably.
I am surprised that I have come this far without major difficulties. Before leaving home, I thought the challenging aspects of the trip would be the length of time spanning the trip and being solitude most time on the road. Both require much endurance physically and mentally. But it turns out to be fine and I enjoy the experiences. This is almost an experimental try out I set for myself. I never thought of myself as a travel expert being able to handle everything on the trip on my own or an adventurer craving for adrenaline rush moments. Instead, I feel like a cobbler, as in one Chinese old saying, who is skillful (or having strength) in her own area but not having all the resource needed for surviving, much less for growing. I relied on other people’s skills to help me completing the journey.
I have great respect to people who have high achievements that bless many in greater extend. I also respect those who have much less but still willing to extend a helping hand. I have equal respect to those who have very little and think they cannot give at all. I believe if we all see our strength as a gift blessed not a wage earned then we can recognize all of us each as a significant piece of a puzzle picture that God intended for this world. Regardless of the shape and size of the piece, we can all live in harmony and treat each other with respect even we cannot always see the beauty of the entire well-fitted picture.
It is like the old Chinese saying: “The strength of a harmonious group, as small as three cobblers, can achieve great deed that even a wisest man alone cannot.”
I had most of today driving. Traveling along Glenn Highway, stopping at Glennallen briefly for information then I continued north on Tok Cutoff, planning to be at Chicken tomorrow. The Highways were well maintained and the driving was easy. I did not make many stops visiting places and had plenty of time thinking while traveling comfortably.
I am surprised that I have come this far without major difficulties. Before leaving home, I thought the challenging aspects of the trip would be the length of time spanning the trip and being solitude most time on the road. Both require much endurance physically and mentally. But it turns out to be fine and I enjoy the experiences. This is almost an experimental try out I set for myself. I never thought of myself as a travel expert being able to handle everything on the trip on my own or an adventurer craving for adrenaline rush moments. Instead, I feel like a cobbler, as in one Chinese old saying, who is skillful (or having strength) in her own area but not having all the resource needed for surviving, much less for growing. I relied on other people’s skills to help me completing the journey.
I have great respect to people who have high achievements that bless many in greater extend. I also respect those who have much less but still willing to extend a helping hand. I have equal respect to those who have very little and think they cannot give at all. I believe if we all see our strength as a gift blessed not a wage earned then we can recognize all of us each as a significant piece of a puzzle picture that God intended for this world. Regardless of the shape and size of the piece, we can all live in harmony and treat each other with respect even we cannot always see the beauty of the entire well-fitted picture.
It is like the old Chinese saying: “The strength of a harmonious group, as small as three cobblers, can achieve great deed that even a wisest man alone cannot.”
Stay in Matanuska Glacier National Park's campground is a new experience. It is so close to the glacier that I set foot on a couple days ago. Will continue Glenn Highway to Tok.
Mountains and Fields look different from Seward Highway
Gakona Lodge used to be a trading post and is now a stop point for visitors.
Continue driving on Glenn Highway to Tok.
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