Alaska - Day 2

In the update portion at the bottom of yesterday's post, I indicated Livvi's plane landed around 10:45 p.m. (DST).  Since it was only 6:45 p.m. there, they had a scheduled dinner and had to get to their hotel.  She texted us at 1:39 a.m.:

"Good might!" (she's new at this texting thing).

When I realized it was "only" 9:39 p.m. in Alaska, I asked if she was heading to bed (remember, she has been up since before 7:00 a.m. (DST) that day). and she responded at 2:19 a.m.:

"Yup! Luv u guys!" 

I hope she slept well.

Since she doesn't have a way to get pictures she's taken to us, I need to rely on pictures the leaders post or send us. We have two.

With a totem pole:

With the mayor of Anchorage, Dan Sullivan:

The following was on today's itinerary:

• Explore Anchorage during a guided tour, exploring the historic downtown district and Lake Hood, the busiest float plane base in the world. 
• Enjoy an official welcome from the mayor of Anchorage! 
• Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center and gain first-hand insight into the diversity of First Nations history and culture in Alaska.  
• Learn how to cook with native Alaskan plants and ingredients and enjoy their own creation!
• Hear about what it’s like to live in Alaska from an Alaska Natives member. Gain insight into their work to educate and hand on native languages to future generations.

Fun Facts:
The largest and most populous city in Alaska, Anchorage is home to almost half of Alaskan residents. The city first began as a tent camp city built to house the workers and their families who were employed on the construction of the Alaska Railroad in the early 20th century.  The city has since grown to almost 300,000 residents.

Did you know that the longest summer days in Anchorage contain about 19 hours and 21 minutes of continuous daylight?

 I wonder what tomorrow will bring?