Dare I say it? After our last "museum" experience, Theo has become, more or less, a fan. If the museum has animals, any kind of animals, he's all in. At least today, that's his story!
We try to explain. We're still in Fairbanks, Alaska, and want to visit The Morris Thompson Center--which has world class exhibits.
I'm in awe. Who doesn't want to see a bald eagle up close and personal that looks alive but isn't? The fake real.
Then there's a bear that is staring at us--only a few feet away. Not real, but he looks real. Another fake real.
"Well, Theo, what do you think?"
Of course, he's too busy sniffing and staring to respond. He would love to jump into the exhibit and check it out. Are they real? Fake? Gosh.
We move on. To the clothing exhibits. Frankly, this is where Theo gets his snack as we marvel at the colorful, intricate clothing. Now this is authentic and begs the question--what was it like to live in Alaska, in frigid temperatures, surrounded by snow and ice, with no central heating?
We save the most interesting until last. Outside, as we're leaving, we spot an arch made of 100 moose and caribou antlers called "Farthest North Antler Arch." The antlers were donated by local hunters and farmers to represent the region's hunting history and culture. The arch was built in 2010.
I've wanted to visit Alaska for a long time. "Can you believe this?" I say to Dan and Theo.
We step closer, to examine the antlers more closely and to, of course, give Theo a chance to sniff. And sniff. And sniff.
"This is real, mom." And so it goes.
