Sometimes I find it difficult to stay healthy while traveling. There are some many temptations on the road; the smell of grease, soda to make it through the long drive, or campfire treats. I also can not fit my bike or skis in my carry-on so I have learned to rely on my trusty running shoes.
While in Juneau I have found myself snacking on cereal and bananas while in class and looking for local restaurants in the evening. Last night after a run around Auk Lake and sea kayaking in Auk Bay we finished our day off at an outstanding Thai restaurant.
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| Auk Lake looking towards Mendenhall Glacier |
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| Mendenhall Glacier in the background |
The menu made us want to stay for a month longer in order to try everything but I settled on Red Curry. Life is good!
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| Red Curry from Chan's Thai Restaurant |
I can completely empathize with the challenge of healthy eating while driving back and forth between Alaska and Montana. John practically became addicted to those tall boy, quadruple shot, sugar blasted, Starbucks coffee drinks. I had a hard time peeling my eyes and taste buds away from Combos. It was a constant battle at every gas station stop. Fortunately we made time every day to run and bike (2-3 hours) along our drive, and we had some amazing adventures along the way! Seeing your Thai food made me giggle about a unique Thai experience on our way home from MT: John read on FB about a few friends liking and recommending Tok Thai (it's actually not found in Tok, but in Glennallen). It has a four star rating and it's the only restaurant featured on some travel sites. The funny thing is that it's found not in a restaurant but in a bus at the corner gas station in Glennallen. The main chef is from Laos and she makes the BEST Thai food I've ever eaten! Fresh produce and she's orders most products internationally. She's so picky that she refuses to use the large shipment of coconut milk she received recently because it's too watery and the quality does not meet her standards. If anyone wants authentic, healthy Thai food, you must travel to Glennallen for Tok Thai!
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