My Alaskan Adventure
There are few places left on earth that are as beautiful and pristine as Alaska. Civilization has taken its toll, of course, and yet, the land is still remarkably untouched. It was always my dream to visit Alaska and when the opportunity presented itself, I was ready.
I went there in the month of August because I figured that I would not be able to endure the extreme cold of the winter season. My flight was from Houston, Texas. It took a little more than five hours to reach Anchorage, the commercial capital of Alaska. I was filled with a delicious sense of anticipation, at once.
The weather was cold, but invigoratingly so. A light rain was falling but it made everything look fresh and lush. The drive from the airport to the hotel gave me the chance to form a general impression of the city. I liked it and although I was in the heart of society, I felt close to nature. There were many lakes around and trees. And, I could glimpse the surrounding snow-peaked mountains. It was a great feeling!
I did not want to rest because the moment I had stepped into the city, I had discarded all my tiredness. I did not want to waste even a minute of my stay here. I wanted to walk around the place, with the camera in my hand, and take everything in. I wanted to inhale the sharp air till my lungs would burst with pleasure. I wanted to sample the food and drinks.
Anchorage is an awesome city. There are parks, zoos, shopping malls, theatres, scenic destinations, ski resorts, hotels, bed and breakfasts, and restaurants to suit every budget; something for everybody. I did not stay there long because I had plans to visit other parts.
I went to Whittier, Seward, Fairbanks, Valdez, and Juneau, among other places in Alaska. I went for cruises and treks. I even hitched a ride on a sled that was pulled by several magnificent Huskies. There is just so much to see and admire in Alaska and one article is not enough to write all I experienced there. But, it was, undoubtedly, the most memorable time, I had.