By B.S. Narayanaswamy, Valuation Consultant, Bengaluru
Our next stop was Sitka town which is the seat of Alaska University and its ethnic capital. The Alaskans are very proud of their State and culture which was evident all along. Sitka enjoys a fair weather and good rainfall. The Russians, Alaskans and Americans lead a peaceful life. Sitka is famous for its rainforests and a walking tour along rainforest was our shore excursion. A cycling tour along its roads, rainforests and the banks of the ocean was a memorable experience. The cedar trees of Alaska are 250 years old, 150-200 ft tall and very strong. The branches of this tree are trimmed (without dislodging the tree) and used for carving of fine standing arts.
