Here are some pictures (some are Oma's) of her adventures in Alaska
Sat 9/12: Exploring the area around the McCalvy's winter home - a view of the little lake cove and Mt.Eyak in the distance
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The back 'yard' including the dock and part of our little cove of Lake Eyak.
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Looking up the driveway away from the lake.
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And finally, looking down the driveway on Stamper's cabin on the lake on 5 Mile Loop Road. The covered porch wraps all the way around the little house, so there is a great place to sit and watch the wildlife and the lake. There is a basement with laundry, bathroom and bedrooms, the main floor has the kitchen, living room and a 'junk closet'. The upstairs is an open loft with media space and master bedroom. Linc's crib is in the media space and it's going to be an adventure.
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Front door photo of the McCalvys
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Poor bird - as Oma was exploring, she found this bird feeder - including a trapped bird - on the neighbors porch. We couldn't figure out how to take it apart. Finally, James wrapped his hands around the clear plastic and that helped the bird find its own way out the opening.
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Exploring Cordova - a view of the harbor and ocean and islands in the distance. We went to one of the grocery stores and one of the fabric stores and several of the shops on Main Street.
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Sun 9/13: After church we drove several of the longer roads. The church is on Whitshed Road (pronounced White-Shed) and out past the church is a pretty drive along the ocean for a few miles. We also drove 'Out THE Road' along the Copper River Highway. The road is closed at Mile 36 / Bridge No 339 because the river channel changed and cut a new channel on the far side of the bridge. We drove out to the bridge and then turned and drove back. Isn't this corner of Alaska so beautiful?
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Mon 9/14: Oma's flight wasn't until evening, so we did more exploring. There are two airports in town - the main airport is actually 13 miles out of town. The other is right along the edge of Eyak Lake. There is a paved strip for planes with wheels. And then several small docks and ramps where float planes can tie up. This is a float plane trailer. Only the front tires, engine and a seat of a really old, rusty truck are attached to a trailer. They drive the trailer down the ramp into the water and under the float plane. Then secure the plane to the trailer and pull it back up the ramp onto dry land - just like pulling a boat out of the water, right?
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We also went for a hike in the rain - to Sheridan Glacier. Oma said it is her very favorite glacier, ever. Since I have a ton of pictures from that adventure, there will be another post. Oma is on the trail, with the glacier in the background.
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Another pretty scenery picture - this is at the trail head where we parked to hike to the glacier lake. I think it is the outlet from the glacier lake, but I haven't hiked along it to be sure.
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Don't take me with you.... Mommy! I wanted a picture of Oma and Lincoln in front of the plane - since Lincoln's first flight was with Oma and Oma didn't have a single picture of the two of them from their flight up. But Linc was not having it!
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Our two-year-old has no problems climbing chain-link fences. The barbed wire at the top makes his Mom a little nervous though. Don't you love Oma's Copper River Fleece jacket? She debated and debated. So many colors and styles. Then you can choose the decorative trim ribbon to go along the zipper and hood - if you want it. Looks great Oma!
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Have a safe flight home, Oma, we'll miss you!
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A million thank yous! Thank you thank you thank you thank you.... for taking care of Linc while we drove across countries. ... for purchasing two flights up to Alaska (and one back) and bringing our two-year-old to us in one day. ... for taking time off to explore our new little corner of Alaska.
