So a couple of these are from some of our hikes, some are from my Change of Command, and then there's a random shot from the midnight fireworks on the 3rd/4th.
First up, the view from Ft. Abercrombie State Park. Fred and Jason seem to be enjoying this one together. I think Fred was asking if he could go swimming!
Next up is the view of the base from mid-way up Old Woman. Beyond the base is Women's Bay and the far end of Kodiak Island. Way out on the third spit of land is the Kodiak Winery at Chiniak. We haven't made it out there yet, but plan to. There's also a herd of buffalo out that way! It's about an hour's drive out that way, so we have to plan ahead!
Next up, Change of Command stuff. The first one is me offering my relief to the outgoing CO. Doesn't it look all official and what-not?
This one is after the ceremony. Pardon the hat-head! Aren't the fish in the background awesome?!?!
Next up is the front page of the Kodiak Daily Mirror. Yep, front page, right below the fold.
And the actual story, complete with black-and-white picture. FAMOUS!!!!
And, finally, here's a shot from the fireworks the other night. One of Kodiak's self-professed claims to fame is that we have one of the earliest 4th of July fireworks displays in the country. This picture makes it look like it's dark out, but it wasn't quite completely dark. But, it was a pretty decent show for a small town, and it seemed like just about everyone in town showed up for it. Everyone gets there about 11-ish, parks their cars wherever they can across from where they set the fireworks off, and then sits in their car waiting til almost midnight. At about 5 minutes before midnight, we all walked toward the water and just stood there to watch the fireworks... it's too cold to stand outside or do the picnic thing like we always did growing up! Too funny!
So those are the latest shots from Kodiak. Once we get our stuff and get the house set up, we'll be sure to post pictures of the house for everyone to see! For now, there's not much to look at, so it's not really worth it! We're hoping our stuff will be here mid-week next week, so by the end of next weekend, the house should be livable! YAY!!!!!!
Love and miss everyone!
Becca
4 comments:
Glad you got your internet figured out! Love the pics too!
We're so very proud of you. Wish we could have been there in person. Hopefully we'll be there in three years for the next one. The picture of Jason and Fred needs to be framed. Cute Love Mom (Mary)
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Michael and I are so glad that you've overcome any and all challenges of the roadtrip and are now successfully establishing yourselves. You years there should be filled with interesting and rewarding days. Since Alaska has always been on our "must see" list, it's just possible that you'll see us there before you see us back in CT.
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