Rain, Rain GO AWAY!!!!!
We arrived late last evening in Anchorage and the rain was coming down. Whew...what a shock to step outside and temps in the 50's, chilly and damp!
When we were here in 2009, Anchorage had record-breaking temps in the mid 80's. Oh well, we will take what we get and not going to let this wet, chilly stuff get us down! Unfortunately, all week long, the forecast is for rain and the 50's.
So, 4 hour time difference will take a bit to get used to...but after a good night's sleep, we had breakfast at the hotel, packed up our stuff and took shuttle back to airport to pick up rental car. I got a manicure/pedicure and Mark hung out at a café and then took a nap in the car.
We are staying at the beautiful Alyeska Resort southeast of Anchorage. about 50 miles and in the Chugach State Park. This is big ski country! Philip and Annette were here last September and highly recommended it. It is very nice and we walked around (mostly indoors) and had a light lunch at the Aurora Bar and Grille.
This was our view at lunch - the tram to top of mountain.
Patrick and boys are on a "guy trip" in their RV to the Wisconsin Dells. Anne is in training, so couldn't make the trip. Having lots of fun and saw the Tommy Bartlett water show tonight.
Precious Maeve
Sweet in aqua and lime
Daddy and his little girl
The senseless killings continue around America and the world.......just today, the police officer in Texas in his own backyard, Fort Myers (teens having a good time) and
Japan (innocent disabled people).
When is all this violence going to end?
Tonight we took the tram to the top of the mountain and had dinner at 7 Glaciers. This ski resort is supposedly the finest in Alaska (may be the only one)! We took a 2,000' vertical climb and wow, the views just blew us away. Lots of heavy clouds hanging over the mountain with drizzle, but still....very awe inspiring!
Dinner was spectacular (halibut for me; king crab for Mark) . This was a fabulous experience including the 3 little beignets with gelato and chocolate sauce for a grand finale.
As we were riding back down to the resort, a mama moose and 2 smaller moose strolled right behind the tram!!! Our first moose sighting!
Several people walking the many trails, but oh my..............they are up there sooo high! Not our thing! Our tram driver said to be careful if any of us were hiking since the rain makes the paths slippery! No thanks!
Nighty night from way up north!
Japan (innocent disabled people).
When is all this violence going to end?
Tonight we took the tram to the top of the mountain and had dinner at 7 Glaciers. This ski resort is supposedly the finest in Alaska (may be the only one)! We took a 2,000' vertical climb and wow, the views just blew us away. Lots of heavy clouds hanging over the mountain with drizzle, but still....very awe inspiring!
Dinner was spectacular (halibut for me; king crab for Mark) . This was a fabulous experience including the 3 little beignets with gelato and chocolate sauce for a grand finale.
As we were riding back down to the resort, a mama moose and 2 smaller moose strolled right behind the tram!!! Our first moose sighting!
Several people walking the many trails, but oh my..............they are up there sooo high! Not our thing! Our tram driver said to be careful if any of us were hiking since the rain makes the paths slippery! No thanks!
Nighty night from way up north!
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