Alaska- #50!

Alaska- state #50 for me! It was really exciting, especially since I never thought I'd get there! Jayakar missed it (just like Hawaii, he had to work), but was not too sad about this state- cold isn't his thing :). Our trip was Apr 30-May 10. We spent the first few days seeing the major sights of interior Alaska, then went to the Kenai Peninsula to spend a few days seeing my Dad's sister, Peg.
We got to see the pipeline clearly. It was fun to learn more about it.
The scenery was spectacular on the Richardson Hy, and our weather couldn't have been better.
Our first moose were observed feasting on water vegetation in a marshy lake.
Some of the typical mountains...
This was the view from the parking lot of our hotel in Glenallen.
You can see the glacier in the background, and some of the scenery along the Glenallen Hy.
Aunt Peg had gotten a lovely cabin for us, and the kids enjoyed relaxing and NOT being in car seats!

Our final tourist trip was to Homer with Aunt Peg. It was our favorite spot on the whole trip, and the scenery was breathtaking. Several years ago on our Northeast trip, we went to the furthest east point in the US (in Maine). We did our best, and reached the westernmost point accessible by road :).

God was so good to us. Our trip had perfect weather, sunny, warm days and cool clear nights; safety every step of the way; and a wonderful family time together.