Winter Alaska

Anchorage …last days

Firstly, the snow shoe pictures finally came (only after some gentle prodding from me…well, not exactly gentle. I was sitting next to Lynne( whose camera had the wanted pics) on the bus, and I said…”Lynne, could I possibly have your phone so I can email some pictures to me”) . And here they are….


The snow shoes were a lot of fun… there was also a full sized stuffed moose to say hello to.

Also, while at Borealis Basecamp, the tour had organised for a photographer to attend to capture the Northern Lights. Well he had nothing to do on the first night, apart from dealing with a mad woman who felt sure she had received an Aurora Alert. However, his services were needed on the second night and these were emailed to us yesterday.

Anchorage is the biggest city in Alaska, with a population of around 400,000 (including the outskirts). The city doesn’t really rev up for summer until early April so I contented myself with the museum, a long walk, a trolley tour ( on a bus not a trolley because trolleys can’t operate until the ice has completely disappeared ) and a live show based on nursery rhymes (ok, I know that sounds like something aimed at children but it was nevertheless funny).

Liked these bears in the museum and the museum guide was happy to take my photo as there werent many visitors that day.

Thought these signs were interesting…

The museum had some great interactive tools which I played with. So I learnt about earthquakes, wind currents, the sky, air pressure etc etc.

On the trolley tour, I got to meet Snowzilla who wasn’t in perfect condition because snow melts, doesn’t it!

And here are some of the characters from “Mother Goose on the loose”

Time to sign out until next holiday

awaywiththebirds

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13 responses to “Winter Alaska”

  2. Thank you for all your amazing blogs. Really enjoyed travelling with you and loved all the fantastic photos. Those Northern Lights look so beautiful.
    Have a safe and comfortable trip home.
    Looking forward to a big hug 🙂
    As always – we love and miss you xxxx

  3. Safe travels home Sar. Loved seeing and hearing about your adventures- and you’ve inspired me to go snow shoeing xx

  5. Thank YOU Sara for yet another Wonderful, exotic, guided tour. Just Brilliant!!!
    :)) xxxx

  6. What a fascinating trip. Loved all the photos and descriptions – I almost felt I was there with you! Have a safe trip home. Xx

  8. Now that you’ve mastered snow shoeing I suppose you will be trying your luck at snow skiing next year ! Fat chance eh ?
    Safe travels home xxxxx

  9. Thanks for another great blog, Sara. Great photos and fascinating as always. Can’t believe it’s already drawing to a close, seems like yesterday we were both setting off to Sydney Airport! Enjoy the rest of the trip and safe travels home xx

  10. Thanks for another great blog, Sara. Great photos and fascinating as always. Can’t believe it’s already drawing to a close, seems like only yesterday we were both setting off for Sydney airport! Enjoy the rest of the trip, bon voyage xx

  11. Sara what a great holiday and Anne and I really enjoyed looking at the blogs, some of those experiences must have been sensational. Anne having a new e-m address for some reason the responses did not get thru.