Heat Wave in Juneau!

Last week, there was a heat wave in Juneau.  And by heat wave, I mean it was sunny for more than a few days in a row AND temperatures were in the mid-60s.  It was downright BALMY - and a perfect reminder of why we live here.​

Switch the 6 and the 3, and that's a more common temperature you'll see in Alaska.​  I ain't complaining!

​I awoke one morning to find Sonny Bunny lounging in the sun.  Yes, my hardwoods really are that clean.

Bluebird skies = perfect flying weather!​

The sun compelled me to construct a small cairn on the beach on Douglas Island.

​A lovely after-work hike, followed by a nap in the sun.

​Great evening view of the float planes while on a hike at the Juneau Airport Dike Trail.

Packing My Bags, Heading North

Iditarod 2013 Race Guide – check.

Grumpy Cat t-shirt – check.

Arctic balaclava – check.

Stanley flask – check.

Sealskin moccasins – check.

It's that time again - I’m heading to Nome for the finish of the Iditarod – the Last Great Race on Earth!  The cat wants to go with me, but little does he know he’d be outnumbered by hundreds and hundreds of sled dogs!  

Sonny Bunny, in the middle of all the action.​