It was a long trip. We went from the 90s and turbulence (indicative of thunderstorms and humidity) in Houston to a chilly overcast 50 degrees in Anchorage. We arrived around 10 PM, with the sun still shining. We loaded up the van and made our way north on highway 1. Gas prices are in the 4.29 range for the cheapest unleaded. Highway 1 quickly transformed from a 4 lane with median to 2 lane mountain road just outside of Anchorage. It took about a half hour to get to Palmer, then another 45 minutes beyond that. Palmer is the closest grocery store, so it is a weekly run. We passed through Chickaloon before arriving at the Last Frontier Ranch, around 12:15, with the sky still a cerulean blue. It wouldn’t get much darker than that. I am in the cottage, in a small room with 4 beds (2 bunks). Our kitchen is there as well. I met Sydney, a 17 year old from North Carolina who is also here. She showed me around before I passed out.
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