There is so much to tell about Spring Break this year. A delightful adventure away from the village into Anchorage and then away to Girdwood. Alyeska Ski Resort to be exact is where we stayed. The district had a ploy. Don't get me wrong, I lept at the chance. They fly me out and back to a stunning resort and mountain in exchange for a few days of my spring break doing a literacy conference. I'm game!
So, off I went. Ski resort, ok. Last time I was at one of these, it was as a chaperone at Bogus Basin. The kids remember fondly how stupid I looked trying to learn how to snowboard. I remember, not so fondly, how I felt after learning how to snowboard. Several falls, cartwheels, somersaults, flips, and broken bindings left me fit for hot cocoa and pain killers. This time, I was going to learn how to ski. We'll get to that in a later posting.

This last picture is of the resort from the gondola. Mom took this one while I was out skiing and she rode to the top with a friend of mine. Oh yes, Mom....that's right, she came to visit me! That was the other perk of getting to be in Anchorage over spring break. A visit from family and a WONDERFUL time with Mom exploring not only Alyeska but Anchorage as well.
More to come!
I love love love love love Alyeska (& Girdwood)
ReplyDeleteI love it too! I wish I could have spent some more time there. I think it might be a destination ski trip sometime!
ReplyDeleteJust got back from Alyeska. They had a sunrise Easter services this morning at the top of the mountain. SO great.
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