Joke’s on me! Everyone I spoke with in Anchorage told me they see moose all of the time just roaming around in their backyards. So, naturally I went looking in peoples backyards to find some moose. No such luck. The hunt continues… I will find you you elusive moose, if it’s the last thing I do!
Boarded a little puddle jumper today just outside of the town in Kodiak and bopped around the island, spotting some whales in the ocean and bison in the fields in the process. After about 45 minutes of breathtaking sights from the air we touched down in a little lake and waded to shore in our gaiters. We hiked for about 10 minutes down a trail when I turned a corner and was face to face with a momma bear heading right towards me. Our pilot/guide instructed us to give her the right-of-way and move off the trail, which we promptly did, allowing her to pass. She couldn’t have been more than 8 feet away at one point. She definitely smelled and saw us, but luckily she didn’t feel threatened. I can’t say the same for us though, she was BIG!
The great thing about Alaska so far, and Kodiak in particular is that it feel so natural and un-tampered-with. It’s a great place to “get away from it all.”
I finally made it to Alaska! After a late-night arrival into Anchorage and an early morning connection to Kodiak we rented a car and cruised down to the bay to walk around and try and adjust to the extended daylight.
Even though I’ve been here about a dozen times already, it’s always a pleasure strolling through Pikes Place Market on a weekend, taking in all the sights, sounds, smells, and of course tastes! Around every turn is something delicious!
