Weather + Stars -

July 2, 2016 Saturday  Start: Anchorage, AK  End: Anchorage, AK

The weather here is wonderful, especially when I see the 100 plus temperatures in Arizona.  Can't say I miss that much.  I do miss stars, though, since I haven't seen a dark sky since we left Montana!

Today Mike played golf ...

Mike on 18th hole at Elmendorf golf course

and I met up with a potential 4th to 6th cousin according to our DNA matches in Ancestry.  We had exchanged information before I left Arizona and when I discovered she lived in Alaska we agreed to meet.  We still haven't found the family connection but it was wonderful to talk to a native (she was born here) and a fellow genealogy enthusiast.  If only I could find one in my immediate family!

After we parted, I went downtown to the largest Anchorage Farmers Market.

Anchorage Welcome Sign

Not much produce, although the few zucchini and lettuce that I saw were oversized; still early in the season.  There were a lot of craft booths and people enjoying the sun, walking around in shorts and tank tops.  It still feels chilly to me, I had a sweater and jeans on.

We're slowly working our way through all the food supplies we stocked up on and I can tell I overdid it.  We have a new stash of maps, brochures, and guides for Alaska and Canada.  If anyone wants me to pick up something for them, let me know, I'll try and find it.

They love flowers here and have beautiful baskets in front of most stores and restaurants and lining the streets.  Smells good too!

hanging flower baskets in Anchorage