"Civilization" in Anchorage for new tires!

We had a glorious drive from Tok, Alaska to Anchorage along a beautiful stretch of road that include views of mountains (of course) and glaciers!

 

We had to take a diversion into Anchorage to get new tires as the wear on the front tires had become substantial. Staying in a Costco parking lot (with the permission of the manager so we could get tires put on first thing since we arrived too late in the evening), we were able to get 4 new tires and we also invested in a front end alignment, but need new ball joints (not to be done up here--prices are TOO steep!!).