Long drive

So yesterday I went shopping in Wasilla or Wasilly. It's about two hours away, the round trip took six hours! On my drive down I saw a very large cow moose on the side of the road! It was very exiting because it's pretty much the first big game I've seen since being here. And must I mention I've been here a whole month! I'm still loving every minute, or second for that matter!
I also noticed that gas has dropped considerably here and is now on $4.26. What is it in Maine right now?! I went shopping at Fred Meyer which is like a target, but with full grocery and deli. This shopping trip I didn't notice any items that were considerably high, I could just be getting used to the prices though. I also got my Starbucks fix because there is one right inside Fred Meyer! A grande cinnamon dolcé latte!
The ride back seemed much shorter, I saw a few juvenile bald eagles and lots of mountains but that's all! I love long drives, so the day was very relaxing and I even got to eat a yummy dinner upon my return.

Today I started working on the native plant walk at north view. It is more difficult than I anticipated because I am not sure which plants are being described as I am not familiar with all of them. Also I don't think there has been much if any maintenance since it was established. There is a lot of overgrowth and leaves covering the native plants. I tried raking, but I just feel like I am destroying vegetation! I am heading back there tomorrow to take another look and see where I can go with it.
North view isn't particularly popular, but it was quite busy today! There was probably 30 or so cars there during the time I was there. Everyone was asking which mountain was McKinley, but I regrettably had to tell them that it wasn't visible today due to cloud cover! The forecast originally called for sunny skies these next few days, but this afternoon rain rolled in and now it's supposed rain for a few days. Mid there's one thing I'm used to its ever changing weather; thanks New England!

This evening I watched some low clouds roll in over the ridge and hover over the lake, eerie yet peaceful. I am trying to take every moment for what it worth because this experience is slipping from my grip before I can catch it! But if this month is any indication, I know I will be back here again. Alaska is in my blood now!