An Anchorage Alaska vacation - No bikini's hereAn Anchorage Alaska vacation is a long way from the Florida beach...several thousands of miles and an entirely different lifestyle. No Aloha shirts and flip-flops here in town right now. I flew out of Tampa International (TPA) at 5:15pm and arrived in Anchorage (ANC) a little after midnight...Alaska time...which was actually about 4:15am on Treasure Island Beach It was beautiful and sunny the next day...but after that it's been six days of cold and rainy weather. Not what I had in mind when my best friend, Dave, said, "Just bring your shorts. It's been warm up here all month."
It's a beautiful structure with free WiFi and a great little cafe inside. The architecture is ultra-modern and the roof is one huge skylight. I'm sure it is warm and inviting during the harsh winters up here, but this is not where I planned to be when I left the Florida beach. My plans included some great daily runs without the summer heat and humidity of Florida, lounging in some outside seating for lunch, taking pictures of the the incredible mountain ranges, and finding the best nightlife. I've got two weeks left, so I am not worried too badly.
The lawns are thick and green...and the backdrop of the Chugach Mountains provides a scenic view that is matched only by the beauty of a quiet Florida beach. This Anchorage Alaska vacation should turn out pretty well. The weather forecast looks positive for sunshine, the Alaska Baseball League opens on June 8th, and my buddy Dave seems certain he knows a lot of great places to eat outside and have a cold one in some unique neighborhood bars. The best part about this, though, is that
I can write-off almost the entire trip
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So far, I have spent most of my Anchorage vacation in the city library. 
Actually, the sun has returned and even though it is about 65 degrees, the locals seem to be making great use of the downtown parks. 
