SOME SATURDAY PHOTOS
ARRIVING IN BARROW 1ST DAY OCT 10, 2012
I think someone is stuck on the ice outside my apartment window this morning. The sound of spinning wheels is alerting me to the new environment I find myself in. It must be around 3 am as it’s very dark outside, but no, it’s 9. I haven’t checked the temperature yet, but hope it is at least cold enough to be blog-worthy. I arrived to snow-covered twilight; flying into Barrow last night was magical. I walked, only because it was too slippery to jog, across the tarmac and into the hustle of people in big jackets, laughing children in parkas, and hugging couples in the small terminal to find Darlene Lord, the Director of Public Health. She greeted me warmly with her characteristic smile and jokes about the number of bags I brought on the plane. Did it seem like a lot, I asked? No, she brought twice that amount with her, enlisting her sister, a community health aid flying in for training to host two of her large and heavy tubs. I’m staying in a nicely furnished three bedroom a...
This is so interesting. i appreciate the photos which make it more real for me. I see what you mean by "the berm" and how there might be a polar bear on the other side of it. You are meeting some interesting people with amazing knowledge and stories. Thanks for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteI didn't think that I was going to be able to upload photos here as I wasn't able to attach more than one to an email, but with some patience, was able too. I think it took about 1/2 hour for these five to upload. It is so beautiful here, I thought it would be good to give it a try = ) Glad you're enjoying them, Cathy...am enjoying seeing what you post on FB.
DeleteBeautiful photos, now I have a much better idea of the beauty there. Thank you for sharing your great photos. Love you
ReplyDeleteIt's another beautiful day here today and a little warmer too. Will try taking and posting photos more offen. Love you too, Bonnie! = )
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