Yes, I am in Alaska now. I am with my parents on our family vacation. We arrived early Tuesday morning (1:30AM). We were planning to sleep in and take it easy yesterday, but when we got in we found out that they only serve breakfast until 8:30. So, we ended up getting up for a free hot breakfast--who wouldn't?! :) After getting our rental car we decided to rent bikes and see the city. We found this beautiful bike path along the water and ended up taking it all the way to the point - about 9 miles. Needless to say, we were pretty hungry by the time we got back to the bike shop around 2:00. After enjoying a light lunch at a local fish shop, we headed to the visitor's center to get some information about Anchorage and the surrounding area. The friendly helpful people there suggested that we hike in the Chugash Mountains which surround the city and provide beautiful views of it. We ended up hiking 6 miles (round trip) up to Flattop Mountain. Under normal circumstances a 6 mile hike would be nothing for us, however, we were already tired from our 18 mile bike ride, and to top it off there was a 1300 ft elevation gain from the parking lot to the top. The last 1/2 mile or so was pretty much straight up--we clambered up it on all fours. Anyways, the view from the top was worth it all! We have probably taken between 100-150 pictures already! It was so beautiful and clear yesterday. We are thanking God the wonderful weather to enjoy His amazing creation in. The snow-capped peaks are breathtaking and the wildflowers abundant. I wish you could all be here to enjoy it with me.
I'm not sure how often I will have access to a computer, but I will try to update the blog whenever I do. Feel free to email me and post comments, because I might actually be able to respond! Alaska is not as backwards as I thought! :)
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