Saturday, August 21, 2010

Flying Out of Arctic Village

View of the White Mountains, North of Fairbanks

On my first flight out of Arctic Village, back to Fairbanks for work, it was just the pilot, Jack and me on the plane. I got to sit co-pilot and had a great conversation with the pilot the whole way into Fairbanks. It was a beautiful sunny day and we had great views!
Another view of the White Mountains
Coming in to the Fairbanks Airport
Approaching the runway at the Fairbanks Airport
It was 93 degrees the day I landed in Fairbanks!
Jack chillin' out with the AC on at the Super8. I brought Jack into Fairbanks with me because we weren't ready to leave him with anyone else yet and Sam was also traveling this week. Thankfully I found a pet friendly room and Jack seemed to enjoy the week in Fairbanks. For a dog who does not like to travel he sure is racking up the frequent flyer miles! He actually has done really well with all the travel. As long as he has his crate he can be happy anywhere.

While in Fairbanks I got to visit some of our friends that we made through the Army, Levi, Shannon and their daughters. It is so nice to be able to stop by their place each time we come into town. I also got a chance to meet Sam's second cousin Carol's college friends Lynn and Ric who live in Fairbanks. That may seem like a pretty remote connection, but it was great to meet them and get to know more people in Fairbanks. Now I am back in AV helping Sam get ready for school to start on Monday. Stay posted for more to follow... ~Gretchen

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