Anchorage, Alaska
So, my first day in Anchorage, it was beautiful, about 50 degrees and sunny. So I decided to get out and explore. I rented a bike from a place in town, which also happens to be the official headquarters of the "Far From Fenway Fan Club." Yes, even in Alaska, there are Red Sox fans.
This is Anchorage, shot from about 4 miles away. You can see that it's a pretty dramatic setting.
This is me, from about 4 feet away, Anchorage, still 4 miles.
The route I took is a coastal path, that runs about 11 miles south from Anchorage to Kincaid Park. On this particular stretch, the path runs right past the end of the major runway for the Anchorage International Airport. This plane took off while I happened to be stopped to take the previous pictures. It wasn't the biggest to pass overhead, several 747 took off and landed right past me. Very loud...
This mountain appears to be a ski area, you can see the trails down the sides. Skiing in May.
This was a little stop on the path called earthquake park, about 3 miles south of Anchorage. Quite a view.
OK, I'm spoiling the view, but proof that I was there.
MOOOOOOOOOOOOOSE!
This is the entrance to Kincaid Park, where the bike path ends, about 11 miles from Anchorage. The dirt trails in the park are currently closed, because they are very wet. I'm trying to pretend I'm disappointed, but I'm not sure how much mountain climbing I was up for. It was a long ride.
Me and my bike outside Kincaid Park. The moose is about 200 yards to my right, just hanging out and munching, despite the little kids running around and playing in the field nearby.
posted by Jason Ward @ 2:20 PM
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