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North to Alaska 12 -- A few more people
2008.02.10
Here is Charlton, his mother who stopped in on her way to Anchorage, and Charlton's lady friend Cheryl. Charlton's mother teaches the Yupik language to children and was on her way to Anchorage for a conference.
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Here is Charlton, his mother who stopped in on her way to Anchorage, and Charlton's lady friend Cheryl. Charlton's mother teaches the Yupik language to children and was on her way to Anchorage for a conference.
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I enjoyed chatting with Cheryl, she always had a lovely smile. She told me how her father had been in the army and about living in Kansas and other places in the lower 48 when she was a child.
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I enjoyed chatting with Cheryl, she always had a lovely smile. She told me how her father had been in the army and about living in Kansas and other places in the lower 48 when she was a child.
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We had a great meal with Dennis and Amy Jimmie and their two sons. Amy is a great cook! Later we played poker and I actually won. Easier to do when there's no money involved.
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We had a great meal with Dennis and Amy Jimmie and their two sons. Amy is a great cook! Later we played poker and I actually won. Easier to do when there's no money involved.
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Here are the Lees along with Theo. From left are Liz (Theo's sister), with Andrea on her lap, George, with Nathan on his lap, and Theo. If you like Kielbasi or Polish Sausage, you should try Liz's Caribou kielbasi!
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Here are the Lees along with Theo. From left are Liz (Theo's sister), with Andrea on her lap, George, with Nathan on his lap, and Theo. If you like Kielbasi or Polish Sausage, you should try Liz's Caribou kielbasi!
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Lorraine, in the middle of this photo, threw a farewell party for one of the hospital staff who was leaving Bethel, and we went along. This photo shows, from the left, Michelle and Greg Simmons and their two children, Lorraine, yours truly, and Sara. My wife Kathleen and I had a nice dinner at Lorraine's house the last time we were in Bethel three years ago.
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Lorraine, in the middle of this photo, threw a farewell party for one of the hospital staff who was leaving Bethel, and we went along. This photo shows, from the left, Michelle and Greg Simmons and their two children, Lorraine, yours truly, and Sara. My wife Kathleen and I had a nice dinner at Lorraine's house the last time we were in Bethel three years ago.
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Two very friendly little Yupik children I met in Nepaskiak. They did tell me their names but I have forgotten.
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Two very friendly little Yupik children I met in Nepaskiak. They did tell me their names but I have forgotten.
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Justin, a friend of Theo's, pulling his daughters and Theo through the snow. Theo is on cross country skis, as is Sara in the blue jacket next to the little girl in pink. Justin is on the snowmobile.
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Justin, a friend of Theo's, pulling his daughters and Theo through the snow. Theo is on cross country skis, as is Sara in the blue jacket next to the little girl in pink. Justin is on the snowmobile.
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As is the case in most towns, the public library is the place to go for information. Bethel is no exception. The head librarian, Catherine and her assistant at the computer, Hector, were not only friendly, but very helpful as well. Bethel's library also serves the University of Alaska as there is a branch campus of UA in the town.
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As is the case in most towns, the public library is the place to go for information. Bethel is no exception. The head librarian, Catherine and her assistant at the computer, Hector, were not only friendly, but very helpful as well. Bethel's library also serves the University of Alaska as there is a branch campus of UA in the town.
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Finally, these Orthodox three-barred crosses were for sale in the shop in Nepaskiak. They are made by a local artisan and, according to the sign, are being sold to help raise money for a new church in Bethel.
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Finally, these Orthodox three-barred crosses were for sale in the shop in Nepaskiak. They are made by a local artisan and, according to the sign, are being sold to help raise money for a new church in Bethel.
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I want to end this view of Bethel with another look at the best part of the town, its people. I enjoyed my visit to Bethel not only because of the snowmobiling, the things I saw, the dogsled races, and the other great experiences I had, but mainly because of the people I met. I met so many pleasant people who made me feel welcome with their wonderful smiles, who were easy to talk to, and who went out of their way to make me feel welcome. Thanks to all the people of Bethel I met, and a very special thanks to my wonderful daughter Sara and to her special guy, Theo!
