Day 1

After a month of preparation and anticipation, I have finally set foot in Alaska. It's nearly 11pm and the sun has not set, but slowly crept towards the horizon since I landed around 8. I'm staying overnight in Anchorage before traveling to Deadhorse and ultimately Toolik Lake tomorrow.

 

 

My first glimpses of Alaska

My hotel, the Coast International Inn, is next to Lake Hood. Here they have seaplanes docked like we have boats in Texas. They line the entire coast.

I have a feeling this is the last time I will see one of these for a while

Even the locals here in Anchorage have never heard of Toolik Field Station. I'm excited to complete my travels and get acquainted with my home for the next three months!