First couple days in Brevig

This is my view from the plane as we flew into Brevig. Everything was so green and breath-taking. The clouds covered the top of the mountains and there were a few rain showers, but I was sitting in the co-pilot seat.

The shore of the ocean can be seen from my duplex and is covered with black rocks, all of which are perfect for skipping. Brevig is located between the ocean and the mountains, both of which is can be seen in the photo.


Fishing is a way of living up here. Almost every native family has a boat and a ATV which they call Honda. It doesn't matter what the maker is, all of them are Hondas. During the summer, families will go and catch salmon, seal, and crab and then dry it and have food to get them through the winter. Not many people work for money in the village, but most receive a check unemployment check or something from the government and then everyone gets a stipend check from Alaska in October every year..

My duplex is located about 100 yards from the school and I have a view of the mountains from my front windows and a view of the ocean from my back windows. I have a "mud room" in the entrance of the duplex which is where all the shoes are kept so they don't track mud into the house, then the second door leads to my house. It is two bedroom, but this is the "master bedroom."

First is the bathroom and then the kitchen and dining room. There is an oven, sink, and microwave, but no dishwasher.

The other way leads to the family room which is the same size as the bathroom, kitchen and dining room combined. It came with all the furniture, which was a blessing.