Cheers, jeers on Alaska story

Bravo! I absolutely enjoyed Chris Erskine’s article on taking the train through Alaska [“Polar Express,” July 20].

I was considering going there this summer with my 12-year-old son, but our plans have changed. We’ll go there next summer for sure.

I’m going to save the article with tons of useful info and excellent photos.

I’m thinking to do exactly what he recommends.

Alex Viduetsky

Valley Village

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Saying that there’s little to do in Fairbanks is pathetic. We spent several fascinating days in that city, enjoying wonderful museums about the diverse people and animals; learning about the difficulty of life at 50 degrees below; visiting the Alaska pipeline and getting in-depth information about the technology and controversy; learning about musk oxen, caribou and reindeer at the Large Animal Research Center; and taking a trip on a riverboat.

In summer there are 24 hours of daylight; in winter there’s the aurora borealis.

Bobbi Gold

Culver City