Mom and I landed in Anchorage the afternoon of September 25th. We checked into our hotel and spent that evening having dinner with an old friend of mine who had been helping me coordinate some of the Alaska logistics long distance.
Downtown Anchorage, Air Cross roads of the world. (photo courtesy of www.theemptynestmom.com )
I had an idyllic place picked out on Jewell Lake (one of the MANY lakes that are in the municipality of Anchorage) where I had imagined Betty running wild and free. Unfortunately the day after we arrived, the place fell through. So now I had the unexpected challenge of finding a place to live in three days time before my job started. The hunt commenced. Luckily I found a place quickly, and the fun of exploring Anchorage again was able to resume while I still had a few days left with mom.
We drove downtown to have brunch at one of our favorite, long-time Anchorage eateries, Sacks (formerly Sacks on 5th, as it’s on 5th Avenue). This is a chic little cafe with great food, beautiful local Alaskan art and a good, chill vibe. It’s a little bit fancy for Anchorage, but mom and I felt right at home.
Now just called “Sacks” – this is one of mom’s favorite places to eat in Anchorage. She’s been talking about the lemon Creme Brule for years!(photo courtesy of www.theemptynestmom.com )
I was dreaming of coffee and brunch – two of my favorite things about life.
The Sacks on Fifth menu that day. Yum. Brunch on a Saturday. Reindeer sausage omelette anyone? (photo courtesy of www.theemptynestmom.com)
I like my coffee. Oh, how I love my coffee. (photo courtesy of www.theemptynestmom.com )
Mom was dreaming of the Lemon Crème Brule. Would they still have it over fifteen years later?
The famed Lemon Creme Brule. (photo courtesy of www.theemptynestmom.com )
Mom was pleased!
With food for fuel we decided that day to do some walking around downtown. Anchorage’s downtown is pretty small, it’s easily covered in a few hours – with frequent stops and shopping.
The sod roof helps keep the climate controlled inside, year round. Anchorage Visitors Center.
The Anchorage Visitors Center, the structure pays homage to the old homestead sod houses.
It was the perfect after lunch stroll we needed to get reacquainted with our old home town.
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Nom, nom, nom, you’re making me hungry! And absolutely making Pink Monkey want to pay a visit again! What a beautiful town Anchorage can be. Can’t wait to hear and see the Fur Rendezvous through your eyes.