Alaska: Land of the Swarming Mosquitoes

Today we went hiking in a place near North Pole. The mosquitoes were CRAZY. There was a view at the end but not the best. Maybe if you looked real close you could see the Tanana River haha. I got pics but I left my camera in the car so I'll post them tomorrow or when I have time

Tomorrow I'm going on the riverboat Discovery on the Chena and possibly Tanana River (we'll see the confluence at least) and a tour of a gold mine..and then on Thursday after work we're going to Denali and staying there till Saturday!

( pic of the day )

Starring: A Russian Christmas tradition akin to Christmas caroling, popular in many Native villages. Singing groups carry a star to each home, and are often invited in for traditional Christmas cookies