Random pictures as we leave

 Russian Orthodox Church

This church was built in the late 1800's. Influenced by early traders from Russia, this church is very common in current villages, though priests are in short supply. The doors are never locked and villagers encouraged us to go in and check it out. Services happen usually less than once a year. There were 9 folding chairs in the back of the church.

Fishing shack used in the summer salmon season

The cannery closed several years ago-a blow to the community

Al & Sue's house

Bollo's house

A fishing bunkhouse used during the summer salmon season

Whale vertebrae

View driving into the village

Sunset over the bay

Another view of the school

Village home with an outdoor "steam"

View of the village

View of  Ugashik Bay from the front door of the school

  

Al's boat

There are many boats scattered throughout the village that will not go to sea again

            

We had a special dinner in the school library one evening. The picture doesn't do Matt's "mood lighting" justice. See the cardboard fireplace that the students had made during the holidays? Matt even had a laptop with a video of a crackling fire in the hearth. Wish we could see it in the picture!

  

      

Good bye to the volcano

Boarding the plane at Pilot Point

We left on a much bigger plane than I came in on! There were 6 seats on this monster!

Taken today on Kauai, where we'll stay for a week!
We are spending every penny we made subbing in Alaska-ha!