I stayed inside mostly the first 4 or 5 days and focused on unpacking and getting settled. I need organization in my life and felt the apartment was the most important priority before I could enjoy what faces me here in Alaska. After getting mostly settled, I was invited be my vice principal to go salmon fishing. He uses what are called gill nets and myself and another teacher and her daughter were the cleaners of the fish he caught. We spent about 3 hours on the Togiak Bay cleaning 31 salmon! My freezer is no longer empty :)
Dirty and tired, we decided to stop at the local little Alaska Commercial (AC) grocery store so I could get an idea what they had to offer and the prices... Sticker Shock! But, I do have to say that I ordered a pork/poultry package from them and am very pleased at the price and products! I bought 45 pounds of meat variety for $234 and it was delivered and brought right up to my freezer. I think the AC and I will have a love/hate relationship.
Togiak is a subsistence village, as is most of Alaskan villages - I decided today to join in on the fun and went berry picking. The tundra and open spaces are just indescribable! I can't wait to make blueberry muffins this winter with my pickings - I will also be picking more in the next few weeks :)
I finally made it to the school and saw my classroom too - I can't wait to get in there (probably today) and start getting organized!
The adventure has begun... I can't wait for it to continue :)
Oh great Michelle! You updated your blog! And you say you're doing it the lazy way. No, it's the smart way! Why re do what you already have done?
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Thanks Pat! I'm planning on updating it weekly on Sundays... that will be the day I have the most time to sit down and really reflect and enjoy - SOON, I will be posting a lot about life here, students, teaching, etc. My apartment is done - my room mate arrives a week from today - then, school stuff will start happening... I need to remind myself sometimes that teaching is the reason I am here :) I'm still in awe at being in Alaska!
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