Deploying to Arctic Village

After weeks of moving it was finally time to head North.

We drove the truck to Fairbanks, spent the evening with the Lewellyn's and flew out Monday afternoon to Arctic Village.

Leaving the big city of Fairbanks.

Our flight had a quick stop in Fort Yukon to drop off one passenger. This Village is located on the Yukon River. My district, Yukon Flats School District, is headquartered in Fort Yukon.

I believe the population is about 600 people, over 4 times bigger than Arctic Village.

We flew on a "Navajo" aircraft, normally seating about 7, this time full of our junk.

No, they didnt let me fly- but I did ride in the co-pilot seat.
Approaching Arctic Village, nestled in the Brooks mountain range with the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to the North.
The biggest building in town, seen with a red roof in the picture is the school.
Settling into our cabin we were amazed to find Luther's Small Catechism.
This is the dog corner, puppies tired from travels.
At the rear of the cabin is the door to a unheated storage room with chest freezer and other various items.
The kitchen.
Sink and front door. No running water, we fill the 5 gallon jugs at the washateria located near the school.
Our queen size bed.
Gretchen unloading boxes. About 2/3 of our belongings have arrived so far via mail service. The truck belongs to the school.
Here is our beautiful cabin.