Well, I am finally living my dream. So many of you have listened to me talk about this beautiful place since my first trip in 2002...it was only a matter of time, right? I took the plunge in 2007...put the house up for sale and drove the 5,151 miles from Atlanta to Anchorage in July. What a trip! It all happened so fast and went so well. The 9-day drive was relaxing and awesome. It was the part I looked forward to the most in the entire process.
Now, it is six months later....I'm settled in...missing friends, mom and only the things that can be enjoyed in the south. But now I am enjoying new scenery and experiences. Love the snow but miss my herb garden, love the mountains but miss the humming birds and magnolias. I've learned to cross country ski, remembered how to drive in snow with rear-wheel drive, bought a snow shovel, snow boots, and winter gear...and avoid hitting moose.
Life is good!
Talkeetna Lodge
with bike friends
Black Bear 2008
Black Bear along river
Mt. McKinley in Autumn
Summer Solstice 2008
Lupine along Turnagain Arm
Himalayan Poppy
About Me
- Julie
- Anchorage, Alaska, United States
- Livin' the Big. Wild. Life. in Anchorage, Alaska! This is home.....
5 comments:
Awesome! Good job, I look forward to more post
Juls ~ too cute! I am so glad you are blogging too! Yeah!!!
Good blog Julie, must be cabin feaver gives you lots of time on the computer.
Alaska is a great place to be. I hope to see myself there soon enjoying the salmon run. No telling when it will be but I will surely look you up.
I'm glad your are doing so well and enjoying your new home. Take care!
Sounds like you have settled in. We miss you here in the good 'ole South though. Sunny and 84 today in FL. Headed out to wash the truck in my shorts and tshirt. Thinking of you all bundled up in the cold and dark..... Head to FL if you ever need a little winter escape. Shouldn't be too hot for you here in Jan or Feb.
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