Volcano Erupts in Alaska!

This is not some far off exotic location – it’s right here in Alaska, just a hundred miles west of Homer. Altho’ the image is quite beautiful, in Anchorage, we wait to see which direction the winds are blowing, and hope they continue to go north instead of east northeast. Those of us who were here the last time Mt. Redoubt erupted, remember the ash that covered the land, streets, and our cars . . .. you don’t want to take a wet cloth to wipe your windshield, as it makes a gummy mess. It’s just an unpleasant situation, and this year is good, so far.

Besides that, we need to remind ourselves that this is spring, and the snow that continues to fall every few days is just an illusion. The stores are already selling seedlings, and have a good supply of outdoor plants, too … so, I’m ready.

In case you wonder how the Iditarod Races ended . . . Lance Mackey was a threepeat winner, in under 10 days, . . the thrill of victory was overshadowed by the drama on the trail . . . it’s all past history now, except that there are a few stragglers left on the trail, perhaps trying to get the red lantern.

Over the past week, we’ve had the circus come to town for a few days, and there is a home and garden show on now. This shoulder season is actually a good time to visit Anchorage, as it’s not so crowded, and there is still plenty of activity. When you do make your reservations to come visit, remember that travel insurance is pretty important, and you can read WHY BUY here.

Tags: Iditarod, Mt. Redoubt, volcano