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Alaska Is...Alaska is like a country road. It wanders through rolling hills and takes you around the bend. A country road might have some bumps and bruises, but it always leads you to where you need to go. A road like this always has its own adventures that we can all experience and it has its own stories that we can all listen to. While traveling this winding path, one can see many different people, lifestyles, and perspectives. A country road can sooth the soul, calm the mind, and lighten the heart. It’s a two-way track that takes you to and from one place to another. No matter where you’re going, or where you’ve been, a country road will always take you home. “Take me home country road, to the place that I belong…” Final ReflectionsWhen you think of Alaska you may ponder about the mountains, the ocean, and the towns. Those were my original views of Alaska, having experienced this trip once before. Now, six years later, I see it through a different pair of wondering eyes. Instead of just seeing a mountain, I see the steps you have to take to get to the top. Instead of just seeing the ocean, I see the life that it withholds and the purpose that it serves. Instead of just seeing the town, I see the people and the stories they have to share. Once can draw many conclusions about Alaska, but simple is not one of them.
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