Yesterday, Natalie, Jeremy and I hiked up Crow Pass, just out of Girdwood (about an hour south of Anchorage). On the way there I was telling them that this is the time of year when the belugas "run", or migrate along the Turnagain Arm. A few minutes later, we were pulled over on the side of the road, standing by the water in awe of a pod of about 30 of them!! So cool. The pic below is of Crystal Lake, which is at the almost-summit of the trail. There were actually some other folks there having a croquet tournament in the snow :o). We hiked on a bit more and saw a glacier and rainbow up close, and then dealt with lots of cold cold rain and intense wind (Oh, Alaska...). It was a glorious morning, all told. (Later, we went raspberry picking and I hosted the beautiful Bible study girls for study and crepes, then had a band rehearsal. Good day.)