Lost for words, albeit briefly. Finding myself being presented, quite unexpectedly, with a large cheque. In more ways than one. A remarkably generous donation to The Outward Bound Trust from the Bent Prop Inn Hostel in Anchorage.
Owner Ben and manager John had already been overwhelming generous with their hospitality. A charitable gift, especially one of such magnitude, something I simply couldn’t have foreseen. Regaining my composure, I thanked them profusely, admitting I’d been entirely taken aback, especially given everything they’d already done to help.