I have always loved dandelions, but seeing them on a cliff overlooking the ocean makes me love them even more.
Also- going for runs in Alaska is 7 billion times better than going for runs in Chicago. I miss quite a few things (rather, people) about Chicago, but running there is not one of them. Here's why:
-in Chicago, cars try to hit you while you run. Or bikes. Or other runners. Inevitably, someone is going to smash into you.
-you always have to do that weird half jumping, half running in place thing when you're stopped at a stoplight. Which is all the freaking time. Kodiak has one stoplight.
-aside from the lakefront, which is absolutely gorgeous, there's not a ton to look at.
-there are far fewer cat calls being made in Kodiak.
-I don't feel like I have to have the newest lululemon leggings on when I work out. I can wear the same exact running outfit here for 4 runs straight, be seen by the same people every single one of those runs, and not be judged.
After reflecting though, there are definitely some things I miss about Chicago runs. Like running without the fear of a bear leaping from the bushes. Or being able to find a long route filled with geocaches. Or running in sunshine. Or stopping for fro-yo afterwards. Or having a gas station along the way in case you want to snag a Gatorade. Or knowing that at any moment, you can catch the train or bus home if you're dying.
Man, I guess I do kind of miss running in Chicago. This view though... (and only a mile and a half run from my house...) 
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