Anchorage welcomes in Barack Obama

2009 Beer & Barley Wine Festival in Anchorage

2009 Beer & Barley Wine Festival in Anchorage

Ice Sculptures

We went downtown today to see how the ice sculptures are going. Most of the parkstrip in Anchorage is covered with creative ice inventions for the 50th Anniversary of Statehood celebration. --K&R

Fireworks Alaska Style

With tempuratures approaching -15 degF in downtown Anchorage, we watched the Alaska 50th Anniversary Statehood Celebration fireworks from the warm confines of the 14 floor of Inlet Towers Hotel.

Anchorage Temp Today (-14F / -25C)

How's THAT for a New Year temperature. Welcome 2009! --K&R

Happy New Year

Happy New Year! We had a little gathering of about 20-25 friends to bring in the new year. We wish you all a very Happy & Prosperous 2009!! --K&R

Let's Watch A Movie

Ah, modern technology... makes it nearly impossible to get together with friends for what should be a simple, relaxing pizza and a movie night. --K&R

Christmas Moose

This moose was literally on our doorstep this evening. By the time I grabbed the camera he had walked around to the backyard.

Non-traditional Dinner

We decided to do something different for dinner this year, so we made Cashew Salmon, some homemade fried rice, broccoli, & fresh rolls. It was awesome! --K&R

Traditional Breakfast

We did have a very traditional breakfast of Sourdough Pancakes. I think that has been our Christmas breakfast every year that we've been together. --K

Non-traditional Tree

Our tree this year was a bit non-traditional. After returning from Spain, we didn't really decorate much for the holidays.

Christmas Eve

A very cold and beautiful Christmas Eve in Anchorage.

Home Sweet Home

Well at least we made it back without a scratch, but we can't say the same for our luggage. --K&R

Seattle with SNOW!

We missed our flight connection in London, so we ended up having to stay the night at a friends house in Seattle. This bus was in a ditch near his house. --K&R

Fuengirola

A plaza at the center of downtown Fuengirola. --K&R

Puebla Aida

A bird's eye view of Puebla Aida where we rented a house during our stay in Andalucia... Awesome place! --K&R

Mijas Bank

This was the bank near where we were staying where we exchanged our money. --K&R

Mijas

A small white washed city in the hills along the Costa del Sol, this charming city attracks many visitors all year round. --K&R

Place of Worship

Not uncommon to find small places of worship such as this along the journey in Spain. --K&R