Today i will be writing a personal narrative about an incident that changed my life. I will be talking about the time I flew over 3,000 miles to Alaska. Around the beginning of last summer my grandparents told me I was going to be going to Alaska on a cruise. In early June of last year was probably one of scariest moments of my life! I flew on a plane for the first time. The day of the flight was pretty scary; between being in an airport and going through security to actually flying on a plane! Once we got in the air I was able to relax and actually enjoy the flight. Being in the clouds and being able to look out over the earth was amazing. i'm glad i could have the experience of being on a plane with my family. We flew into Seattle which was fun because we went shopping and went to a really nice restaurant and then boarded a cruise ship that would take us through Alaska. …show more content…
The cruise ship was really cool and there were lots of stuff to do such as seeing the northern lights and whale watching.
One of the first things we did was watch the northern lights which was really fun to watch just all the lights and stuff were really cool and another thing was whale watching. We watched Killer whales, beluga whales, and orcas till sunset. Watching the sunset was one of the best part because of just the colors they all faded into each other and it was really pretty
We did lots of things on this trip. One of the things we did on this trip was go panning for gold in alaska but we didn't find any elks but it was a really fun experience that I got to have. Another thing we got to do was go hunting for elk in the mountains, that was really fun even though we didn't get anything but i'm glad that I got to spend time with my grandpa in the mountains. The mountains were really cool because we were so high up and the view over a small town called
Ketchikan This trip changed my life for the better and exposed me to parts of the world I had never seen before. Seeing the whales so close up and being in the mountains hunting and seeing the view over the whole town than just seeing and meeting all the locals,it was amazing and I wouldn't trade it for the world. Meeting the locals was really amazing just because all of them were so nice to my family and they took us on trips and guided us through the mountains and the caves where we panned for gold. However, spending time with my family was the best part.
My family and I were all headed down to a Mt Shasta campsite. We always went there in the summer with a close family friend.
Once we got back to the Gulf of Mexico on the second day, my family got to swim with the dolphins! It was amazing! Before we got in
In 2000, the gift we gave Uncle Ted for his high school graduation present was a trip to Alaska. None of us had been there, so it seemed like the perfect way to celebrate. We flew into Fairbanks and traveled a bit north of that city but mostly south to Seward and Homer, both at the end of peninsulas. The scenery and wildlife everywhere were breathtaking! We toured museums and national parks, visited gardens and local craftsmen, and listened to informative high school students who served as guides on the train between Fairbanks and Anchorage.
Everyone has a story, a pivotal moment in their life that started to mold them into the person they are today and may even continue to mold you to the person that you will become, I just had mine a little bit earlier than others. When I was three years old my brother became a burn survivor. It may seem too early for me to remember, but I could never forget that day. Since then, I have grown, matured and realized that what my family and I went through has been something of a benefit to be and an experience that has helped me in deciding what I want to do with the rest of my life.
Growing up as an only child I made out pretty well. You almost can’t help but be spoiled by your parents in some way. And I must admit that I enjoyed it; my own room, T.V., computer, stereo, all the material possessions that I had. But there was one event in my life that would change the way that I looked at these things and realized that you can’t take these things for granted and that’s not what life is about.
A calm crisp breeze circled my body as I sat emerged in my thoughts, hopes, and memories. The rough bark on which I sat reminded me of the rough road many people have traveled, only to end with something no one in human form can contemplate.
The last day of our trip we went to a cool go kart place. They had go karts, slide karts, bungee jumps, and even laser tag. We did all of them. It was a ton of fun, riding the go carts, running into each other. Then we had to pick blueberries they were sweet but time consuming. We picked for three hours in the hot sun. We did get thirty pounds though.
We went to the aquarium like 10 times well at least it felt like it. We went whale watching in the middle of nowhere. We went zip lining which we all loved, we visited pearl harbor like a private tour. We also got to see a little tiny volcano erupt. We went to this really cool waterfall and we could go jumping off that we had a really fun time with the activities.
We finally arrived in California, after around two weeks of driving. We told all my relatives and it was fun to describe how many miles we had hiked and see the surprised look on their faces. We had contests to see how many states the other people had been to, and joked about the arguments we had. My brother and I spent most of our time in my grandma's pool and playing badminton in the back yard. I realized talking about the trip was nearly as enjoyable as actually taking it.
Also, we ate at Yak & Yeti Restaurant and the ribs I had for lunch weren’t as good as Applebee’s ribs. In the afternoon, we rode Kali River Rapids which is a river ride and we all got wet, especially me because I was on the low side for the waterfall. Then, we rode Expedition Everest and I didn’t like it much because it went backwards fastly and then we got icecream. The next day, we went to Blizzard Beach which is a water park. We rode Teamboat springs which is a family ride, Cross Country Creek which is the lazy river, Snow Stormers, and Toboggan Racers. I order Barbecue Beef Brisket at the Avalanche and then our family ate a huge ice cream Sand Pail; you get a bucket filled with chocolate and vanilla soft-serve ice cream, and topped with waffle cone pieces, cookie pieces, sprinkles, hot fudge, caramel sauce, strawberry sauce, whipped cream, and a cherry. It is big and it is the best thing in the
Everything went into the R.V. as orderly as possible, once everyone got situated, my dad said that it was time to tell us where we were headed, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Oregon. All of us were so excited we could not even sit still for three seconds. This would be our first trip super far out of our state, we have not ever went that far around the states until now. I was the most excited to go to New Mexico, because there cultures were so amazing and different I couldn't wait.
We went up to the mountains with my youth group and stayed at a house near Boone, NC. The first thing I remember about this trip was how almost all of the houses in the mountains were hidden from sight. When driving down the road, they were so hidden by trees, they could barely be seen. Many of my friends went on this trip as well. We frequently went fishing in a nearby pond after dinner. I tried two new things while I was there. The first thing that we tried new was skiing at Sugar Mountain. Skiing was hard at first but then I got the hang of it. I never left the beginner hill because the rest of the hills made me nervous to go down. As the ski day went on, the once soft white manmade snow started to turn into ice. At that point I stopped skiing because it simply became too dangerous for me. The second new thing that I tried was kayaking. Kayaking was definitely the most fun thing I did while I was there. I simply say this because I truly enjoyed it. Riding down a river in a kayak can be so peaceful. While riding down a nearby river I really began to see how beautiful it was in the mountains. I loved hearing the sound of the moving water on either side of me. Catching the right currents at the right time really made kayaking fun for me. Being able to kayak with my friends and family only made the new experience even more
We normally go for camping for 2 weeks then we get back together home. My mom and myself took our first train ride to Ohio to see our family. It was very long journey by train and we saw sceneries outside and it so magnificent, such as mountains, wild animals flowers and etc. We stayed for 1 week and I felt like 2 weeks to meet all of our family's. We didn't have a lot of fun in Ohio but we enjoyed it.
One of my most prominent memories is being 4 years old and coming home with my dad from pre-k to find that my typically present mother was nowhere to be found; all her things gone except for her wedding band that was left on my parent’s dresser. At the time I didn’t fully understand the situation, only that my mom had gone away and most likely wasn’t coming back. It was not until a year later that I even got a call from her.
The day actually started out very pleasant, my family drove to Lucky Peak to spend the day out on the water with my cousins and grandparents. After launching the boat into the water, we drove around exploring the lake for a while and then found the perfect spot to dock for a few hours. There under a covered picnic