June 07, 2018. Anchorage.

This morning we walked across the street to Connors Lake Park and had a delightful morning chasing birds. We saw more Alder Flycatchers, American Robins, a lady Pacific Loon on a nest (and her mate fishing nearby), and some Lincoln Sparrows who were singing wrong (well, not like Las Vegas Lincoln Sparrows).

In the afternoon, we took the city bus to downtown Anchorage to visit REI for some last-minute repair material (hip belt buckle and shoe-goo) and to visit Oomingmak - the Original Alaskan Qiviut Handknits Store. Oomingmak is the Alaskan cooperative that has brought "exquisite Qiviut items to you as a unique northern gift since 1969." A guy named Andrew gave us a tremendous introduction to all things musk ox.

In the evening, we met our tour leaders and the rest of the gang for dinner and an introduction to the expedition.

Night in Anchorage (Coast International Inn).

Trip Map.