Winter arrives!
The calender still says fall but the thermometer says winter. First snow fall was two weeks ago which was over a month earlier than last year. Since then temperatures have been falling and windchill has been dipping below zero. Last month John, Stephanie and I took advantage of some sunny fall days to take walks on the tundra.
Blueberries
A fishing charter takes off from the river.
Blueberries
A fishing charter takes off from the river.
The Kuskokwim River is the main arterial between Bethel and many villages. The annual Alaska dividend checks went out in September and this year it was a record amount. The barge brought in new cars, trucks and even trailers. It looks like someone bought a new four wheeler and is taking it home to a village. It’s cheaper to haul by boat.
I took this picture from the top of my stairs, looking north across the tundra. Within a few days there was several inches of snow on the ground. Everyday the kids have a 30 minute recess and with the brutal cold I have had to layer on the clothing. It finally warmed up to around 15 today.
More pictures coming in the next few days.
Love,
Vikki
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07:10:55
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