Photo Dump. Six weeks in Alaska was not nearly enough.

The rest of the photos from a magical state.

This is Essay #105

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It was a 16 hour travel day and a four hour time difference. Sheesh… I need to buck up if I thought this was tough. What’ll it be like flying to Europe someday? I admit it… I’m exhausted.

Except the scarcity of affordable fresh vegetables in Alaska, I loved everything about it. (A girl needs her green beans! 😂) And to see my brilliant pal be so happy and settled in her role as a Board Certified Surgeon working with native Alaskans was the icing on the cake. I’m so proud of her!

Before I zone out for a nap, here are the last of the photos from this exhilarating, stunning trip. If you have a chance to visit, do it.

Found on a walk. Someone shared my feelings for Alaska. ❤️

Superb restaurant. Perfect Manhattan.

The last Alaskan sun I saw before I left. It never, ever got old.

Statue to Captain James Cook. Overlooking the Knik Arm confluent to the Chick Aloon Bay. He was a shit, so they should take this monument down.

Bright spot on a dreary alley in Downtown Anchorage.

Always a sucker for clouds and landscapes.

An old school supper club feel with the best food and drinks. LOVED IT! Downtown Anchorage.

I’m THAT person who takes pictures of her food and drinks. 😜

The Santos Building, Downtown Anchorage.

Modern cityscape, Downtown Anchorage

Nothing special about this image, but truly one of the best rolls I ever had.

They let moose in their airport! Goodbye Anchorage. Until next time.

St. Louis Airport at 11:30 on Christmas night. Blissfully empty. Geoff is right… holidays are the best time to fly. Now, two more hours to the farm.

Time to unpack, regroup, and do the next thing.

May your new year be filled with unexpected visits to new places… no matter where they are. Thanks for tagging along with me on mine.

Naptime. 🥱