Perfection

I'm home. From a weekend that held what was arguably the most amazing weather I have seen since moving to Alaska.

Every single day. Perfection.

Now of course, I have a million things to do before re-entering the real world tomorrow. But I wanted to leave you all with a few pictures of my adventures while I had the chance.

We drove a few hours out of town before meeting up with some friends at the head of a trail. We then had to pack up everything we had for a 45 minute 4-wheeler trip out to the lake. Past where cars or trucks could otherwise have taken us.

Once we got to the lake, we loaded up the barge that was waiting for us and headed across to the cabin.

There was an outhouse and no running water (a fact which I hadn't quite realized the night before as I packed up all my shower supplies), but I was in heaven. Beautiful views, perfect weather, and a gorgeous lake at our disposal.

Who could ask for more?

We spent the weekend eating, drinking, talking, fishing, laughing, swimming (or more like jumping in and out of the still cold water as fast as possible whilst calling it bathing), and soaking up the sun.

All things that make me a very happy girl. 

I feel like I've been seeing Alaska lately in ways that I never have before.

In ways that in my 3 years of living here - I never even realized were possible.

I thought I loved it here already. I thought I adored this state I call home more than I ever would have believed I could. But I have to admit;

I'm loving it here more and more every single day.

And I can't wait to see what the rest of this summer has in store for me.

Because it's only just beginning...