Anchorage
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9/26/2006
I grew up in Anchorage and absolutely loved it. There are endless things to do outside - camp, fish, hike, ski, etc. Yes, it is cold and it snows a lot, but you just have to learn to get used to it (easier said than done, I know). There are a lot of misconceptions about Anchorage and Alaska in general. The first day I moved down to the lower 48, somebody asked me if I lived in an igloo (they weren't joking either). I have never actually seen an igloo, we don't have pet penguins, it doesn't snow all year round, it's not as cold as a lot people think, and there is a relatively diverse culture with Caucasians, African-Americans, Asians, etc. It is costly to live in Anchorage because everything is shipped and housing and rent are fairly expensive as well. But wages seem to be higher in Alaska than in the lower 48. So it somewhat evens out. Overall, Anchorage is a wonderful place to live and I miss it very much.
Nick | Eau Claire, WI