On Saturday morning we went to the Tustumena 200, a 200 mile dogsled race and the only Iditarod qualifier on the Kenai Peninsula. Twenty-eight mushers participated in the race from all over the country and world. There were participants from Belgium, Spain, France, New Zealand, and Australia. Men and women in there early 20s to late 70s took part in the race. The dogs were very eager to start, jumping up and down and barking non-stop. Only until they were actually running did the barking end. It is quite clear when looking at these animals that this is what they are meant to do and they truly love every minute of it. An Alaskan and world known musher, Jeff King, won the race on Sunday.
43 days until Mark and Kelly come to Alaska!
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