5/29/13
We have run away to Alaska again! While we have many concerned friends and family members who fear we may not return, we're only here for a few weeks. We took our trip as an excuse to visit with Mike's cousin and family who live outside St. Louis and are looking forward to visiting with them again on our way back home. Besides having our tooth paste confiscated at security, a few delays, and an interesting bout of musical chairs aboard the plane courtesy of TSA the flights went as well as eight hours on a plane in one day can be expected. My tush made certain I knew it was as unhappy as the five-year-old sitting behind us, but all was forgiven upon landing in Anchorage.
James and Christopher met us at the airport, reminding us of two things we love so much about this state. Stepping out of the airport brought another reminder with the sweet, salty smell of spruce trees and the ocean, followed quickly by a magnificent view of the mountains we love so much. Given that we landed at 9:00 pm I was also quickly reminded of another aspect of Alaska I sometimes love and sometimes do not - the sun. I remember having many unkind thoughts about the sun when we first moved up here as it enjoyed it's extended stay in the skies each day, then regretting every single moment of dislike when it disappeared over the winter. There is currently a little over 21 hours of visible daylight each day, which means the sun and I are currently in the hate stage of our love-hate relationship - we may need to seek counseling.
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