Alaska

After skiing and snowboarding Alyeska, we moved to the Captain Cook Hotel in Anchorage. There were great views of the sunset from the top floor Crow's Nest bar, and many more driving along the Turnagain Arm and Seward Highway. Our first stop was the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to see many of Alaska's native critters.

Continuing on to the coastal town of Seward, we boarded the ViewFinder for a chilly "3-hour tour" of the area waters. In addition to the beautiful views, we saw several more animals, including some photo-shy sea otters and bald eagles. Our platoon of eager photographers prompted a stop at sunset, which was recorded with "forensic determination". ("... where phalanxes of Nipponese tourists toil, recording their fun with forensic determination." - Neal Stephenson, Cryptonomicon)

Back in Anchorage, we explored the local bars and restaurants, including a special tour of the world-famous Chilkoot Charlie's. Everyone found something to take home; I augmented my kitchen with an ulu. This curved blade and matching bowl are traditional Inupiat tools made from local materials; the handle of this one is made of caribou antler.

Before leaving, though, we had one last adventure flying to Mount McKinley!

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