Tourist season is upon us once again in Alaska. I honestly have nothing against tourists, but find it funny that they have no idea how much they stick out in Alaska.
Tourist clues:
1- Wearing warm coats in 60 degree weather. (Alaskans know that's shorts weather!)
2- Fancy outdoor gear including never before worn hiking boots. Many out-of-townees seem to think you need rugged gear to stroll the mall in Anchorage....
3- Constantly calling friends in the lower 48 on their cell phones at 10:00pm, simply to say "I can't believe it's still light out!"
4- Wearing perfume while hiking. Wow! some folks just don't get what makes the mosquitoes tick...
5- Unrealistic fishing expectations & throwing a line into the wrong waters. Hey-as new comers we were guilty of this one too. Alaska has great fishing--but most folks sit at fishing holes for hours (if not days) just to catch "the big one".
6- Wearing hats & T-shirts that say only "Alaska" on them. Actual Alaskans love the word Alaska too--but it must be in a broader context: as in "Alaska Arctic fence post repair" or "Alaska girls kick ass"....
7- Inability to comprehend the beauty of duct tape.
8- Lastly, tourists don't believe the Moose poop earrings are made of real moose poop!! Yes, they are and no, it's not gross>>>.
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