DAY 11 - MONDAY, 8 MARCH 2004

ANCHORAGE, ALASKA

OUR LAST FULL DAY IN ALASKA

Susan Butcher
Susan Butcher
Canon PowerShot S330
3/8/2004 3:17:43 PM

We ran into Susan Butcher in the lobby of the Millennium.

Float Plane
Canon PowerShot S330
3/8/2004 3:22:19 PM

This float plane was behind the Millennium.

Float Plane
Shoveling Out The Dog Lot
Shoveling Out The Dog Lot
Canon PowerShot S330
3/8/2004 3:24:34 PM

This is where the dropped dogs will be brought. But first they had to scoop away snow for them.

That's Better!
Canon PowerShot S330
3/8/2004 3:24:38 PM

Ahhh, that's much better!

That's Better!
Ski Plane Rides
Ski Plane Rides
Canon PowerShot S330
3/8/2004 3:27:09 PM

This little cabin is on the edge of the frozen lake. Sign says "Ski Plane Rides"

Chocolate Waterfall
Canon PowerShot S330
3/8/2004 4:23:53 PM

This is a chocolate waterfall. But it's milk chocolate, not the dark (semi-sweet) stuff Barbara likes, so it's not a waste of good chocolate!

Chocolate Waterfall
Mr. Moose and Mr. Bear
Mr. Moose and Mr. Bear
Canon PowerShot S330
3/8/2004 4:24:14 PM

This moose and bear are in the gift shop across the street from the Sourdough restaurant (as is the chocolate waterfall). I don't remember the name of the shop.

Dropped Dog Lot #1
Canon PowerShot S330
3/9/2004 12:41:03 AM

Sleeping dog behind the Millennium, where dogs are brought it. Dogs are dropped from the race because of injury, fatigue, or simply if they aren't having fun anymore.

Dropped Dog Lot #1
Dropped Dog Lot #2
Dropped Dog Lot #2
Canon PowerShot S330
3/9/2004 12:41:12 AM

The little sparkly lights in the sky are snowflakes.

Dropped Dog Lot #3
Canon PowerShot S330
3/9/2004 12:41:28 AM

This dog doesn't have a care in the world.

Dropped Dog Lot #3
Dropped Dog Lot #4
Dropped Dog Lot #4
Canon PowerShot S330
3/9/2004 12:41:38 AM

Nor does this one. He's obviously been asleep awhile. Unfortunately, this is the last our of Alaska 2004 pictures.


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