My and the other new teachers at Brevig, Barnabas and Gregg, walked along the tundra, through the marsh and up the hill to see Muskox. These animals are huge and beautiful. We got about 75 yards away.
The herd consisted of at least 20 muskox. They are hunted by the Native Eskimos but are not shy at all, therefore very easy to kill.
This is part of Brevig and the surrounding area.
For every person who climbs up this hill, they place a rock on the top of this pile of rocks. This pile looked like a person with a few arms and a head.
I have always wanted to get right up to windmills, but there was never the chance in CO. I didn't realize how bit the really were. Can you see me?
This is a river that runs in to the ocean in Unalakleet where the District Office of Bering Strait School District is located and where all the trainings are held.
After training a group of us decided to have a bom-fire down by the ocean and ended up hearing music and roasting marshmallows.
The beach in Unalakleet is made of rocks like in Brevig, but there is also a great deal of sand and huge piles of driftwood that stays along the roadside.
August training is over and school begins in less then a week. There is still a lot to be done in this 1st grade class.
The pictures are great. The windmills are so large. I would also like to see one up close. Are you back in Brevig Mission?
ReplyDeleteYes I am back in Brevig. I am currently working on getting my classroom in working condition and going over the curriculum. School starts Monday!
ReplyDeleteHey sweetie, brandon wants to know why you didn't go pet the muskox? yes we saw you up against the windmill. you are correct. they are huge. tomorrow is a big day for you sweetie. we will be praying for you. we love and miss you. mom, dad, kaitlyn,brandon and justin,hope and gracie too.
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