Hello everyone,
I apologize to those of you who have faithfully followed my Alaska adventure -it’s been too long since I posted! I have no excuse other than mental lassitude. Since spring break I’ve been looking forward to returning home and counting down - finally it is my last week and I fly home on the 22nd. It’s been a long winter. Spring slowly arrived in Bethel but arrive it did. The Kuskokwim River broke up on May 13th. Within 24 hours it was clear enough for boats to begin travelling but then an ice jam from upriver broke loose and filled the river in front of Bethel. It was amazing and definitely the event of the day. Here are some photos:
The tripod is erected in anticipation of break up. The person to guess the closest day and time wins thousands of dollars. It’s a major fundraiser for the community.
The ice jam from upriver arrives in front of Bethel:
I plan on returning for another year of northern exposure. I miss Washington and my family and friends terribly, but there are good reasons to come back. For now I’m focusing on a relaxing summer spending time with my loved ones.
I apologize to those of you who have faithfully followed my Alaska adventure -it’s been too long since I posted! I have no excuse other than mental lassitude. Since spring break I’ve been looking forward to returning home and counting down - finally it is my last week and I fly home on the 22nd. It’s been a long winter. Spring slowly arrived in Bethel but arrive it did. The Kuskokwim River broke up on May 13th. Within 24 hours it was clear enough for boats to begin travelling but then an ice jam from upriver broke loose and filled the river in front of Bethel. It was amazing and definitely the event of the day. Here are some photos:
The tripod is erected in anticipation of break up. The person to guess the closest day and time wins thousands of dollars. It’s a major fundraiser for the community.
Day after breakup
The ice jam from upriver arrives in front of Bethel:
I plan on returning for another year of northern exposure. I miss Washington and my family and friends terribly, but there are good reasons to come back. For now I’m focusing on a relaxing summer spending time with my loved ones.
Here are a few more photos taken the last few months:
senior prom kids don’t mind the cold!
fondue party sunset on the water
For the last time until Ausgust, signing off from Bethel.
Love
Vikki
