This summer we were lucky enough to take a trip to Alaska. We had perfect weather (truly!) and had a really interesting time. It's the kind of place that would be interesting to live in for a year or two. Of course, the inviting notion of 4 regular seasons would win me back over, eventually!
Near the Chilkoot Pass.
A gorgeous day in teeny town of Skagway (year-round population of about 900).
Sea kayaking in Ketchikan.
We saw tons of bald eagles and got to spend the morning out in the quiet of nature.
Yes, you've been hiking, but have you hiked on a glacier? We spent an amazing 50 degree day climbing and hiking on Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau.
One of many wildlife sightings in Glacier Bay National Park. I heard many people say they saw more wildlife that day than they had on other trips combined! We saw humpback whales, a moose (swimming!), puffins, otters, and seals.
Before the cruise, we had to be a little touristy in Vancouver and check out the Olympic torch.
The flowers in Vancouver and Alaska were huge and beautiful. They often used lettuces and herbs in flower beds through the cities - especially in Vancouver and Anchorage. Foliage really goes crazy during the short summer because the days are so long that far north.
The other thing you may not know is that Vancouver intentionally helps the bee population by installing bee hives on skyscrapers throughout the city. Our hotel even keeps a full-time bee keeper on staff!
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