Rain

Ted. I have a feeling that when I look back on our time in Alaska, rain will be the first word that will come to mind. The weather has not ruined our visit but it has definitely shaped our time here. 

The morning after we landed in Anchorage, we were scheduled to take a half-day trip to Mt Denali by floatplane. We were called two hours before departure to learn our flight had been cancelled due to weather. They were able to fit us in on a flight going out the next day, but that too was scrubbed. Since it rained pretty steadily for the two days we were in Anchorage, rather than stroll the streets, we visited the Anchorage Museum. It was just…OK. 

On the third day, we drove down to Seward. The clouds parted occasionally to give us glimpses of what must be majestic views on sunny days. 

Resurrection Bay & Seward

Arriving in Seward, in the rain, we were cheered by the cozy cabin that we had rented in the woods outside of town. As it turns out, we would spend many hours sipping coffee, or wine and watching the antics of the local birds at our bird feeders. 

Apparently, our cabin is a stop on the daily tour for a young black bear. He would often stop to watch Judy through the sliding glass door. She even named him. 

Howard Seward the Bear

We would have several adventures during our time here but outings were invariably timed to breaks in the weather.

Resurrection River