Alaska - Day 1 - Anchorage
Gathering for breakfast at Bed & Breakfast
Listening to Professor Calisch talk about photography.
Professor Calisch began the day helping the students better understand photography as a way of documenting the week's experiences.
Adam Bowen from the Media Center records images from the day.
Getting the first views of Cook Inlet from the Coastal Trail.
An impromptu discussion led by Stevan Stankovich on the history of Alaska.
Professor Byun points out the different cities the group will visit.
Professor Calisch takes the opportunity to talk with the students about telling a story through a photograph.
Another impromptu lesson taught by Jared Valentine on sled-dog racing, a special interest of his.
Learning about the history and growth of Alaska at the Anchorage Museum.
A sample of the pipeline
The students (and other adults) enjoyed the portion of the museum dedicated to science for kids.
Today the museum hosted Asian Pacific Family Day which included many activities and performances.
A group of students watches the performance from the second level of the Museum.
There was a "little" snow on the trail as the group headed up Flat Top Mountain.
The best way down the mountain in several places was sledding... without sleds.