Anchorage was an experience. It was big and rough around the edges. I had an enjoyable time, I got meet many of my fellow first year teachers. There are folks from Michigan, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania. I figure those folks make good hires because they are already from freezing cold places. I also enjoyed a few last things that will not be available to me in the bush.
Here is a short list of last things.
-Smelling lilies
-Doughnuts
-Pizza
-Ice cream
-Going to the DMV
-Trying on clothes before buying them
-Restaurants
-Paved Roads
-Beers
Anchorage has spectacular scenery. Here are some photos.
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| Chugach Mountains from the University of Alaska |
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| Chugach Mountains from the University of Alaska |
It was a blast getting to share my experience with fellow teachers. I was very much looking forward to getting the cats and heading to my final destination. So much so I got the airport three hours early for the flight.
Beautiful pics, Jim. I'm looking forward to getting to know you better thru the blog. Looks like an amazing adventure coming your way.
ReplyDeleteThis is Jim's third trip to Alaska, though previously he had been only as far north as Juneau. However, the previous trips were accomplished via water, with his family, aboard a 36' wooden sailboat, including two cats. Is it possible to travel to Alaska without two cats, or what? Name the four state capitols wiith two U's in the name.
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