It has been nice for Sooz and me to set anchor in Anchorage for a few days to rest up and get our bearings straight. The weather has been mild and mostly overcast with just some minor rain. It has been dry here so residents are happy to see some rain to settle the fire season.
Fun Alaskan facts:
- the total population of Alaska is about 700,000
- the land area is about twice the size of Texas
- Alaska has no sales or income tax
- each permanent Alaskan resident including children will get a $3,500 oil revenue payment this year from the State
- there is no road access to the state Capitol Juneau, you can only get there by sea and air
Sooz and I had the same reaction to Anchorage. While it is the most populated city in Alaska by a long shot with 400,000 people, it has a small town feel and we got the impression that its main purpose is as a stop over and supply station for going elsewhere in the State.
We had to stop at A Pie Store to stock up on necessary provisions before heading out tomorrow
Good selection to choose from at A Pie Store
Checked in at the Alaska Mint to exchange our gold tailings for cash
Had lunch with our new friend Alaskan State Senator Roger Holland
Entrance to the Alaskan Leather shop which contrary to its name has a huge supply of motorcycle gear for such a small store. They repaired the velcro connections on Susie's riding pants for free
Sooz and Bonnie, owner of the Alaskan Leather store, hit it off talking about women's riding gear
Inside the Alaskan Leather store
Fresh halibut at the New Sagaya Market a locally owned market in Anchorage
Yesterday we visited the Alaskan Native Heritage Center and saw some beautiful hand made gear based on original native designs
You can click the link below to watch a short video of Native Alaskan dance that we saw at the Alaskan Native Heritage Center
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