Anchorage, Alaska: The starting point

When I begin my ultimate road trip, the first stop for me would be the cemetery where my mother was laid to rest and where someday - many many many years from now I hope - my father will be with her forever.

Together.
Then. Now. And Forever.

I know that that will have to be the place where I officially leave this State from, so that is the official first stop on a road trip I hope that, should I ever have to take it, will end back at my parents' house here in Alaska. Whatever the road ahead holds, I know that my journey will begin there. I have never gone anywhere without telling my mom exactly where I was going and when I would be back, so that has to be my first stop. To tell her where I am going... and when I will be back.