Fairbanks

Had a spontaneous change of plans and we decided to leave Alaska via Fairbanks.  Great decision!

We stopped in Willow at our friend's gallery!

Denali stood out clear on this wonderfully bright day bidding us well on our journey.

We visited Calypso Farms to see our nephew who is interning on this incredible farm near Fairbanks.  We were so impressed with this facility and all they are doing.  Paul did not want to leave.  Really this is such a great environment for learning and experiencing hands on farming.

Then off to Fairbanks to our incredible hosts for the evening at their beautiful home above the Chena Ridge.  Hot dinner, welcome baskets and an amazing view.  I would never want to leave home with a view like this--so peaceful.

Today

The day is here—not sure how this came so fast.  Today we say goodbye to 1601 Birchwood.  In between the goodbyes, the packing, the cleaning, the closing and the moving of the kids to different caretakers we suddenly found ourselves with a few minutes of waiting before the final walkthrough.  Paul and I just laid down and looked up at the blue sky from the backyard.  So peaceful and proud of all the work that we’ve done and just having a moment to reflect on the spirit of this place.

Our house was filled with love, parties and memories of friends and sharing meals.  Friends painted our house when I was on bedrest before Claire was born.  Claire and Neil both took their first steps here. We had so much fun gardening and harvesting.  Airport Heights will always hold a tender place in our hearts as our friends made it truly a home.