Another morning of getting up at 0 dark thirty. The Seattle airport was huge and crazy busy, so it was a good thing we got there early.
However, the flight was uneventful, and we were met by our friends in Anchorage.We haven’t seen these friends, B and Bo in over 30 years, so we have had a good time catching up on the details of our lives.
That afternoon, we had a pleasant and interesting visit to the Alaska Zoo.
The next morning we headed to Hatcher Pass to visit the abandoned Independence gold mine. The mine was interesting and the scenery was spectacular. They certainly know how to do mountains up here! B and Bo brought along their springer spaniel who was living his best life playing in the snow. However, the snow was a little slippery at times for me and I was glad I had my boots on.
Each evening, B has cooked a good meal and we have enjoyed relaxing after dinner chatting about this and that.
Here are a few pictures from our days.
Until next time…
Wow, it's stunning. I would love to be there. I'm in Very Hot Illinois right now, and the snow looks soooo good to me. Is this the first time you have seen polar bears?
ReplyDeletePer last post, a spit is an island along the coast formed by longshore currents. I have seen polar bears at the Baltimore Zoo. The Alaska Zoo featured mostly cold climate animals.
DeleteHope the weather breaks for you. Today is starting with rain.
DeleteI lived up there awhile. Came back from working in a fish cannery in Seward via the Chilkoot trail, backwards. Started at Lake Bennett, ended in Skagway. That was so interesting and such a historic trail. We really took a risk doing it in September however and ended up in snow and a white out but the trail was marked in rock cairns. Will look up Hatcher Pass. Those mountain photos are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI will look up that trail. You must have stories to tell of your time in Alaska.
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