Power line trail

Last Friday and today the walking group hiked Powerline trail. It is named such because a large powerline goes through it. It is useful as a landmark to prevent getting lost. It is a popular hike and relatively flat. At higher elevations, a nice view of the city is seen. Last week the trail was snow covered, but today the snow had melted and it was about 40 degrees.

We went there because moose are very plentiful this time of year. They are still fun to see from a distance, but we are cautious if they are near the trail. About a dozen people were with us. It is fun to walk and talk with various people along the way.

The sun was just rising over the mountain at about ten o'clock. The vegetation had a heavy frost/ice which was pretty. A few spots were slick.

Photos for a week in AK

A typical week in AK

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Monday is bridge with the Petroleum Wives who are pictured in the group. It is a lively event with some beginners and some experienced players. Lunch is catered by members and it is always fun.

Other activities I do with the Anchorage Petroleum Wives include monthly meetings, Mahjong, walking, and Cheers. Cheers is a group I started for couples where everyone brings their own wine and a dessert or appetizer to share.

We also square dance about once a week and take round dance lessons. Round dancing is choreographed ballroom dancing.

Alaska Club is our gym. I go about 5 times per week and either do water aerobics or treadmill/elliptical and lift weights.

Our church is St. Elizabeth Anne Seton. We are both teaching religious ed. I have first grade and Don teaches ninth. The pastor is nice and made an effort to meet us and try to learn our names.

Our house is conveniently located in south Anchorage. It has four bedrooms and three baths and a small lot and drive which will be nice when it snows. It also has a three car heated garage.

I have begun to take piano lessons and hope to improve over the long dark winter.

I do most of my grocery shopping at Costco or Walmart since food is so expensive here.