Shortly after sunrise (about 11:00am) near the airport
Moose on Willow Run Road
(photo is blurred as I was afraid to drive any closer)
Bird on window tray
(If you think I didn't know birds in Antarctica...)
A symbol of coming spring on kitchen table
The thermometer on January 27th
The cabin at night in a light snowfall
View from living area window the next day
Close up...
The Alaska range at twilight viewed from the university
I am getting settled -- have now learned how to get water at the spring in Fox, where to drive my trash, where the best laundromat/shower is located (near the university), and I have obtained a library card. Perhaps, most importantly, I found two places with free access to the internet (and one has really good food).
The beauty of the place constantly overwhelms me -- whether it is snowing, sunny, icy, or even overcast. ...and the people... There is a sign in the book store that reads Shoplifting is bad karma! The only downside is driving. A taxi driver characterized driving in Fairbanks as ... 6 months of controlled slide. It can be truly unnerving.
Next week I plan to focus on mushing. It is hard to believe I have not yet been here two full weeks.
Hi Jackie,
ReplyDeleteThis is your cousin Barbara writing you from Portland Oregon. What a dream to be able to do this! I love looking at your photos. Maybe one day I will get to Alaska to visit or perhaps you to Portland. Take care!
Barbara Stindt Walden
Barbara,
ReplyDeleteHow nice to hear from you and I am glad you are enjoying the photos. Yes, by all means I would be delighted to see you again.
Thanks for writing.
Jackie