I thought about staying on base and studying on Sunday. I felt like I wasn't picking up and retaining things as well as my classmates. I really wanted to do well in the class, but... ALASKA!!!
The mountains won.
Sunday morning I hit the fitness center for some weights before heading out to hike.
Can't get over the view from base.
Ravens are huge.
And a bit unnerving.
I'm watching you...
Headed out for a hike just North of Anchorage, close to Wasilla.
Then I drove to Palmer. I stopped a couple times along the way for pictures.
In Palmer I visited some shops with the kind of fare you'd expect:
Visitors Center was closed on Sunday, but the statue of Balto outside was really cute.
Palmer sits in a valley surrounded by mountains.
I stopped for lunch at a little place The Colony Inn and Cafe.
Mountains out the windows.
I started with clam chowder and sweet tea. It was perfect.
Next I had their crab melt and corn fritters. It was ok... I found myself regretting not going for their steamed bucket of fresh seafood. Live and learn... when in Alaska, stick with the fresh seafood!
I scooted aronud a little more before heading back to study.
Stopped for coffee at Kaladi Brothers coffee, an Anchorage-centered coffee chain. It was great! I hope they move to the lower 48 soon.
No comments:
Post a Comment