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6/5/2017

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We’ve settled into the hillside home of my sister- and brother-in-law that overlooks Turnagain Arm on the south side of Anchorage.  Here's the view from our kitchen.
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​Janis built the house by hand on a piece of property that bumps up against a state park with a commanding view of the Pacific Ocean and the snow encrusted peaks of the Alaska Range.
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​We’ve parked the Sprinter van in the yard and taken up residence in a small apartment that Janis and Jerome renovated for us. Here’s the gorgeous view from our place.
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​Wildlife is abundant around the neighborhood. Janis caught a photo of this black bear family munching on new leaves and shoots nearby. Needless to say, whenever we go out for a walk, we bring bear spray.
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A moose calf recently gave birth to two babies near the house and when the dogs saw the moose, they started barking like crazy. This angered the protective mama moose, who charged at the dogs sending them flying, then she trotted off with her newborns. Check it out in the slide show below.
​The dogs, Mack and Nelly, took a rest after that scare.
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​During long, long days with sunlight until nearly midnight, we have plenty of chances to get outdoors. One day we climbed a mountain ridge in the state park above Anchorage, then walked to the next couple of peaks.
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​We’ve had a few sunny days but it has been largely a cold and cloudy month. The seeds planted outside are slow to germinate and the seedlings barely grow at all. On May 28th, snow and hail fell in the heart of Anchorage.
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​Once the sun comes out, all the plants grow at the fastest rate I have ever seen. Check back in a couple of weeks to see more of the garden production!
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Jatana
6/9/2017 06:02:21 pm

I just want you to know that I've checked in on you guys from the beginning and I'm so enjoying going along with you guys on your journey. The post have been breathtaking and they have inspired me.

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Nancy
6/9/2017 07:33:42 pm

Jatana,
I'm so glad that you are following our travels. I love hearing from people while we are on the road. Has the travel bug bit you?
Nancy

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Gen Fleischman
6/10/2017 05:10:04 am

Thank you for the beautiful pictures of the view from your kitchen window. Janis, picked a perfect site for her home. It is wonderful to keep up with you this way! Brings nice memories to mind of my visits there.

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Nancy
6/10/2017 11:45:12 pm

good to hear from you, Gen1

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Sharon Thomson
6/18/2017 12:42:40 pm

FABULOUS, Nancy. Simply FABULOUS!!!!!

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