Hello from Anchorage,
After our Chilkoot Trail adventure we drove with our friend Steve from Skagway to Anchorage where we have stayed with Cheryl's brother Bob and his wife Chin. Chin is a marvelous cook and we have enjoyed wild salmon, caribou and clams.

Bob took Steve, Ruth and I out on an overnight kayaking trip to Resurrection Bay near Seward. The weather was overcast on the first day and rainy on the second so we cut the trip a bit short. Never the less we had a great time seeing wildlife. Bald Eagles were common and the first picture is of an eagle eating a fish while the seagulls wait for the scraps that are left over. We had puffins flying around us, they seemed to be curious and came close to check us out. In the water we saw sea otters, sea lions, porpoises and lots of flopping fish which were mostly salmon.
Below you see Ruth and I paddling away with a sunlit mountain in the background and Ruth, Steve and I wearing our life vests and water skirts. The later kept the water out of the kayak while we paddled. Today, Monday, we drive to Denali National Park. This is probably the location I am most excited to go to. The weather has been fairly cool and rainy so we are hoping we get some clear skies. We hope you are all well.
Brian and Ruth