The weekend finally arrived which meant it was the first time that we would get to drive around the city during daylight hours (sunrise is at 9:54 am and sunset is at 3:47 pm). Driving around Anchorage is a little challenging because the sun never gets very high over the horizon; it's always in your face. Since we arrived, we heard about how common moose are in Anchorage so I was in great anticipation of my first moose sighting. The great thing is that I didn't have to wait long....Saturday morning we were on our way to south Anchorage when I spotted a bull moose. Like any four year old trapped in a twenty four year old body I loudly trumpted my find to Chanie who was more concerned with driving at the moment than with my new woodland friend. I am no moose expert but it looked to be about a medium sized bull. (Side Note: If attacked by a moose run around a tree....they are too gangly to make sharp turns) Luckily our first moose encounter was cordial and even though I waved, he just kept eating the bush by the road.
From outside my office window, which is on the 18th floor, I can see the Chugach mountains. They rise over a mile above Anchorage. To the north you can see Denali very clearly....even though it's almost 400 miles away. There sure are some amazing views!
Sunday, December 2, 2007
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