Hello from Alaska

Here in Anchorage. What an amazing place. I feel like this is the New Zealand of the north. The mountains scrape the sky here, they make the rockies look like Kansas. On day three and it hasn't gotten dark yet. We are twelve days from the summer solstice and in the summer it stays light out all day. It's very confusing when it's 11:30 at night and it's sunny. I figure I won't see night until I leave in a week.

Started shooting Gap Year - Alaska. My sister Brigite and our friend Laura are in it. They are still getting used to the camera. I told them it takes a few days. That's about how long it took for Peter in GY - Cross Country. Hopefully they'll be able to open up.

Here is my checklist for Alaska:
-Hike up a mountain
-Whitewater rafting
-See a moose (check)
-See a bear
-See a glacier (check)
-Eat local seafood (check)
-Be inspired (Checked that off before I even landed. When you fly to Alaska make sure you get a window seat...seriously awe inspiring.)

Also, Alaska has amazing beer. They don't play around here. For lunch I had blacken halibut and an Alaskan Amber, it was orgasmic. Will update more within the week.

Thinking of going somewhere but can't pull the trigger? Just do it. In my experiences it's always been worth it. Pulling the trigger on Alaska was worth it.