Home from Alaska!

September 1, 2023 /

We flew home from Alaska last night, we had a wonderful time. 11 days, and we went to Fairbanks, Anchorage, Homer, and Juneau. I have a lot to say and am still figuring out how I want to write about it here. I think I will end up making a lot of smaller posts, to avoid overwhelming with a ton of pictures and so on. For now, here is a picture I liked, from Homer. Loved this little otter just hanging out near the boats.

18 Comments

  • Margaret

    September 1, 2023 at 8:12 pm

    Oh, I love Alaska and hope you had a marvelous time and some decent weather. I’ve been to Homer twice; it’s a very special place. My friend used to live in Anchorage so that’s why I’ve visited AK three times. I haven’t been to Juneau or Fairbanks but we did head to Seward and did a Kenai Fjords cruise–amazing! I bet you have SO much to share that it’s overwhelming.

    • J

      September 1, 2023 at 9:33 pm

      Thanks Margaret! Spoiler alert, we went to the bakery you suggested in Anchorage and it was wonderful. Alaska is big and beautiful, and I don’t spend much time with my family (due to distance) so I am deciding how to write about it here.

    • J

      September 2, 2023 at 8:18 am

      Daria, welcome! Alaska is so magnificent, and we went to different regions so saw a lot of very different things. I hope you go someday.

  • nance

    September 2, 2023 at 5:05 am

    Welcome home! Great photo. What a long visit to your homeland. I look forward to reading and seeing whatever you decide to share. I haven’t been to Alaska for almost twenty years.

    • J

      September 2, 2023 at 8:21 am

      Thanks Nance, yes, it was a long visit, and I’m thankful for that. Perhaps it’s time to go back to Alaska for you? It’s so expensive, though, so I haven’t been many times. I lived there (as you know) from when I was 4 until I was 9. Other than that, I’ve been back twice. Visited my mom and Richard and Kathy with Maya in 1999, which she doesn’t remember (she was 3), which was Juneau only. Then I flew up to Anchorage when my mom was hospitalized in 2008, which was February so dark and cold, and definitely not a fun time. This was a great trip.

    • J

      September 2, 2023 at 8:22 am

      Thanks Beckett, yes, that is my thought as well. I don’t want to overwhelm myself or my blog friends, so best to break it up.

    • J

      September 5, 2023 at 7:54 pm

      Alaska is expensive for us, and we live comparatively close. Even worse from Germany, plus a LONG flight. However, it’s stunning if you get the chance.

  • Zazzy

    September 3, 2023 at 9:43 am

    I look forward to your stories and photos. I only spent a few days in Alaska but I stayed in a town in the bush in far western Alaska and experienced an earthquake in Anchorage. Also went down to see the glacier and stopped at the mud flats. And there is just so much more to see!

  • Stephany

    September 11, 2023 at 4:06 pm

    I’m so happy you’re back and glad to hear you had such a great time. I can’t wait to read your recaps – Alaska is a bucket-list destination for sure.