Day 20 Friday May 9

Alaska Mint: actually a tourist trap store.
It does sell gold nuggets and Alaska commemerative coins.

Mammals in Alaska Movie: narration by a kid; very cute.

Flattop Mountain: just east of Anchorage in the Chugach Mountains.
Guess what? The parking lot is ploughed; the trails are closed.. there's still FEET of snow! But you can see Anchorage from here.

Alaska Botanic Garden

Nothing to see here except signs and a big fence. Only thing green is the spruce and some moss.

Signs also warn that you should watch for dog sleds , moose, and bear. And please report the time and location of any moose. Note the large fence surrounding the area. Click on the photo to see Iditarod Trail sign.

Yes he is inside the fence. Yes he is standing next to a sign that says be aware of bears. Yes it is late in the day. Yes we are walking faster now.

Moose count for today : 2