September 11th – it is significant day not only for America, but also for all nations of the world. My host Mark, retired policeman is a bagpiper so in the morning we went to the national monument to play with their colleagues “Amazing Grace”. TV was present and I liked the moment despite the today’s rain. Since my last visit 30 years ago Anchorage improved his image: new, elegant buildings appeared in the downtown. But the homeless are still present there. Anchorage has 350 thousands inhabitants and this is half of the population of Alaska… I accompanied Mark and Pat to the church, meeting after the service couple interesting people. Immigrant from Tanzania was surprised that I climbed Mt Kilimanjaro in his country (he didn’t). My hosts, also well-travelled people organize in the evening the special party for some 20 of their friends – it seems that I – the guy who made 13 round-the-world solo voyages – will be starring. 🙂 I will do my best!
