made it to Alaska

We are at Kathy and Steve's place, got here Monday afternoon. We drove quite a bit out of the way to get here and had some interesting experiences. We got to Dawson Creek and spent the night, left the next morning, which this was Tuesday. We got as far as Fort St. John's and found out the road was closed north of us because of forest fires. So we decided to go a different route, took us out of the way quite a bit, but we decided not to go through the smoke with our breathing problems.
It took us a day longer to get to Kathy's, but we didn't see smoke but saw beautiful scenery.
We are staying at Kathy's till Wednesday then we will be heading down to Homer. We did not
go up to the Top of the World, because it was raining and was recommended that we not travel that
road when it rains, very mucky.
We thought we would enjoy Homer area more, will be going to the "Property, we will get there this week-end and spend the next week there.  Kathy's daughter, Lisa and family will be coming and also Jennifer and Mike. We have had some rain and nice weather, changes several times a day.
Don't know when we will have access to blog again, but will do the best I can. 
We are having a good time and seeing beautiful things. Actually saw a grizzly bear along the
road, we got a good picture of him, have seen a couple black bears and fox, but that's about all so far.
Will try to keep you all informed.