Hmm. Last I heard, the part had still not found it’s way to Anchorage. “When it absolutely needs to be there overnight” doesn’t necessarily apply in the 49th state. So we are still holed up in the hotel. It’s a nice hotel, but not that nice. And Anchorage is a nice town, but I’m sure it would be nicer if we had some reliable transportation to get around town. Something other than a bicycle.

But there are some gorgeous views in and near Anchorage.

We’ve had time to do a little birding here in the northland. To date, we’ve seen about 100 different species since leaving Dawson Creek, including 21 life birds. We see bald eagles almost every day. Ravens and magpies are as thick as thieves. But the most common bird in the north country is …