Still Sunny

I still remember moving to Alaska in the middle of summer. I could read all night long without a lamp! Wonderful! While in Fairbanks, it was lovely. The sun would never come up or it was up all the time. I loved it. Of course, I was in college so my schedule was pretty flexible. In Juneau we never saw it because it was overcast most of the time. When the sun was out everyone kind of goes fever pitch crazy, trying to be out in it as much as possible. Derek once commented three weeks into a sunny spell that he could not wait for it to rain again so he did not have to feel obligated to go outside all the time.

Since our arrival, we have heard constantly that this is the best time of the year; this is the prettiest time of the year, etc. Derek and I see the trees don’t have any leaves and a few azalea’s and cherry tree’s blooming, but not enough to knock your socks off. Finally someone explained that Tallahassans (Tallahasseeans?) hate the sun. It gets so hot in the summer that the cooler period is much looked forward to and appreciated.

Since our arrival the trees have started to leaf and wisteria is blooming. Together they make a very pretty package. Our apartment is in the middle of a nature walk that looks like it would be quite nice to walk or ride a bike through. I think by the time I am able to walk, it will be very hot, but I hear mornings are a great time to get outside (or the only time.) When I am able, I will let you know.