From Denali to Anchorage, AK

We experienced the best and worst of B & B's this past weekend.  After our Denali visit, we headed south.  Rain accompanied us on the way.  After driving for a few hours, we found a B&B in Trapper Creek. It had a great view out our bedroom window, and the best breakfast we have had on our trip. Continuing on our way, we found a 10:30 service in Wasilla .  It was a small fellowship, very relaxed, with the service of song starting 20 minutes late, sermon an hour, followed by communion at 12:15. It was a good service, and very welcoming. There was no offering.

a male musk ox

  We took a short tour of the Musk Ox farm in Palmer on the way to Anchorage.  The animals reminded me of bison, but actually they are related to the goat family.  They shed their undercoat each Spring (molting) and make a yarn from it called qiviut.  It is very soft and very expensive.

  Then we arrived at our B & B in Anchorage.  I don't have words to describe how bad it was.  The picture may give a hint of the condition of the place.  We had reserved 4 nights, but we both knew we could not stay even one night.  It was a stressful time letting her know of our decision.  The place should be condemned.  We left there with a heavy heart; also not sure if we would find  another place.  We did, and today turned out to be a good one. It included a trolly tour of Anchorage, a visit of the ULU factory, a walk on one of many trails in the city, and sharing a halibut sandwich at noon.  The flowers downtown Anchorage could compete well with Lynden's display.
  Each night our feet and backs are very tired.  It is time to put both to rest.  Goodnight.