ANCHORAGE

On our way to Anchorage, we stopped by the river Susitna to enjoy three days of relaxation. Yes, driving most of the time, visiting a lot of places is sometimes tiring !

 


Relaxing


Wasilla, home of the Iditarod Trail sled dog race headquarters:
1000 miles race from Anchorage to Nome



Anchorage , largest city in Alaska where 40% of the population of the state congregate.
With the short summer season , Alaskans are fond of  flowers and green lawn.





4th of July celebration,with a colorful downtown parade. Did not see the firework as the nights are very short ( 4.1/2 hr) and not that dark.










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