Anchorage to Seward, Exit Glacier and Kenai Fiords National Park

Well...my last day of exploration proved not to disappoint. After a bit of breakfast, I hopped in the car and headed south, on the Seward Highway. Just south of Anchorage begins the 40 mile drive down the coast of the Cook Inlet, a drive they call, the Turnagain Arm. This scenic ride has been ranked along side the most notably beautiful drives in the world. I would say...I would definitely agree. Today continued to be overcast, but the clouds created the most amazing landscapes even bright blue sky couldn't rival.

Continuing south, I made my way to Seward, AK. Seward is situated at the head of Resurrection Bay on the Kenai Peninsula and is one of Alaska's oldest and most scenic communities. By the time I reached the town, I was fairly hungry and in the mood to do some shopping. Unfortunately, all of the main business district had no power and all the shops and restaurants were forced to close. Bummer. So instead of eating, I drove back through town and headed west, to the Exit Glacier & Kenai Fiords National Park. This was truly amazing...and since my previous effort to make it to a glacier was thwarted by a bear, I was more than thrilled to make it all the way to the glacier today without incident.

As if the glacier wasn't amazing enough, the Kenai Fiords National Park also proved to be absolutely breathtaking.

Stopping on the way home in the trendy ski town of Girdwood, I finally was able to get some much needed food. Chair 5, a restaurant in town that I had heard good things about lived up to it's reputation. A fun and lively atmosphere, similar to that of a local hangout in Lake Tahoe, was indeed inviting. The seafood puttanesca was out of this world.

I finally made it back to my hotel in Anchorage. Amazed at the day, but saddened by the fact that tomorrow, I will be leaving this magical place and going home. All the more reason to continue adventuring.