This past summer I had the amazing opportunity to live in Alaska, working at a lodge right next to the Denali Nation Park. The job was trying, but the experience overall was unforgettable. I met and befriended so many people from all over the world, and I got to have so many adventures in the untamed wilderness. I will forever be grateful for the time I spent in that beautiful state.
Ok, enough talking. Time for pictures!
The sun didn't set until about 10:00pm when I first got there in May.
This was the hottest day that summer. We were all melting.
Why yes, that is a moose.
This picture was taken in Anchorage along a Costal Trail.
This was the lodge where I worked in Denali, Alaska.
This was the view I saw every evening outside my housing area. Not too shabby, wouldn't you agree?
I worked in Denali, but lived in Healy, which was a tiny town 11 miles away from the lodge.
Like I said, miles of untamed wilderness.
Behind me is the Nenana River, which ran near the lodge where we worked.
I love Alaska!
Flight tour around Mt. McKinley; elevation 21,000 feet.
When I was in High School I was involved in the Advanced Vocal Ensemble and the Concert Choir. I loved being in both because I loved to sing and I loved that my voice was a part of a group that wanted nothing more than to make beautiful music.
We sang songs like the ones posted on this page, which were all sung by various choirs and found on You Tube (I would have posted our actual performances, but the files are too big to load on this blog). Take the time to watch these videos, because they might just change your life.
"Stars" performed by the Salt Lake Vocal Artists:
"Christ the Apple Tree" performed by the Stanford Scriven:
"Ballade to the Moon" performed by the Westminster Choir:
