Residence Inn By Marriott Anchorage Midtown

Flew into Anchorage from NJ. It was a long 10 hour flight with a short stop-over in Seattle. We didn't really spend any time in Anchorage, basically got there at 9pm , rented our car and drove to the hotel. It was your basic Residence Inn - clean and comfortable beds. Due to the time difference (4 hrs!) we were up early and headed out to Denali. Our first stop along the way was Talkeetna where we got some great views of the Alaskan Range, but nothing compared to what we would see the next day...

Hello all, Wow! What a first week in Alaska. I don't know where to start so while I am pondering that, I will tell you that prior to my trip to Alaska, I took a short trip to Little Rock, Arkansas. The weekend was intense as my partner and I saw many soldiers and their families. One of the best things about the weekend was meeting and working with my partner, Linda Mims from Dallas. Linda educated me regarding the difference between acceptable and unacceptable purses. We had a good time and I...

It has been a couple of weeks since last we met. I hope everyone is doing well. As for me, with each passing day, I am becoming more grateful and more aware of what a blessing it is to be alive. I've noticed that it is becoming easier to ignore certain events and/or situations that are really just minor annoyances and appreciate the myriad of simple pleasures that occur on a moment by moment basis. That old saying, "Don't sweat the small stuff, it's all small stuff" hits the spot I guess. Thi...

I was hoping to write an exciting report about my trip to the Arctic Circle and the North Pole. I envisioned a vivid description of the Northern Lights in all of its glory and color. Unfortunately, the road I would need to take (Pipeline Road) was not open all of the way so I decided to put off the trip . I hope to take that trip before my time is over. So what does one do when all plans fall through. My friend and I decided to go in search of Sarah's house. Arriving in Wasilla, we made multi...

James Taylor sings the song, "Everybody has the blues." One of the lyrics in the song is, "Everybody's got some days that they can't explain." Now I know that this blog has been all about sharing a journey and it's been a pure joy for me to share my experiences with you. To this point, I have tried to share experiences that have been upbeat and unique as the journey has been just that - upbeat and unique. I feel in the spirit of the journey, I must share the positive as well as the unfortunat...

The last two weeks have been very strange. The sun has come out and the snow has all but melted away from the streets, the lawns, and the parking lots. It's as though I am living in a completely different city. I can actually see asphalt, grass, and dirt. In fact, I have begun to notice the grass turning from a lighter shade of pale. I have been told that when Anchorage decides to have spring, it happens practically overnight and turns into a paradise of colors. The last couple of days, the l...

Left Homer. Drove Sterling and Seward Highways to Anchorage. Saw a few sights along the way. Brought the flyers to the airport for 1 AM flight.