Thoughts on Alaska

Thoughts on Alaska
My Trip to see the Iditarod
Feb 27- March 6, 2017

• It's really cold there. And very icy.
• The white, snow covered mountains are gorgeous.
• people bundle up to keep warm and fashion is not a concern.
• Alaskan king crab claws are more expensive in Alaska than they are in Maryland.
• Curling is a strange sport.
• I enjoyed ice fishing more than I had anticipated.  I knew I would like it but I was surprised at how relaxing it was to just sit, fish and chat.
• Dog sledding is thrilling.  It is amazing to see these dogs run like crazy for long periods at a time.
• There is plenty of public parking in Anchorage.  It seemed as if every third business was a public parking lot.
• Reindeer meat hotdogs are sweeter than a regular hot dog.
• I didn't get to see any Northern Lights so this is unfinished business.
• I went to see the Iditirod in Wasilla but the start location was changed at the last minute to Fairbanks. This is more unfinished buisness.
• I had contemplated the idea of participating in the Running of the Reindeers.  After I watched the event, I was glad that I chose to be a specator only.
• The long ride down South #Route 1, along the bay, is beautiful.  It took forever to travel down the road because I stopped so many times to take photos.
  
  

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