I forgot to mention last time that we went down to Arctic Valley to watch fireworks last Saturday.  They were being put off in Anchorage and we didn't want to deal with traffic so we went up the mountain instead and had a splendid view of the whole city.  It was interesting as we were higher than the fireworks and they looked very small and far away, but it was still fun.  We packed sandwiches and had a sort of picnic in the truck as we watched!  Hahah you're probably wondering who has a picnic inside their vehicle, well when it's only 10 degrees out and the wind is blowing making it feel more like -10, you would have a picnic in your vehicle too.  Anyway, this picture has absolutely nothing to do with the subject of this blog, I just fancied putting it on here for some reason.  I love bears, I'm dreadfully afraid of bears, bears make you feel small and weak...it's strange to not be on top of the food chain when you are walking through the woods, and it's definitely always on your mind wherever you go up here.  Wolves, too.  Well, anyway, I would like to go bear hunting before we leave here.  It's good to face your fears!