Iver Foss Makes Stop At Nash Harbor
Since arriving to Nash Harbor, we have hiked, swam, fished, steamed, prepared an excavation site, set fish traps for research, and witnessed incredible scenery only found in this majestic area. Being here, we never really know what to expect; a sudden weather change or a red fox burrowing nearby camp. Other sur
prises are really unexpected considering the isolation that encompasses our camp. Just hours ago, entering the peaceful waters of our vast natural harbor, the Iver Foss emerged through the fog wall marking the ocean line. The ship, on its way from Seattle ferrying supplies for the Red Dog mine above Kotzebue, slowly made its way farther into the harbor. It
finally came to a stop just a half a mile from our shoreline campsite. Three of the six crew members made their way to shore in a launch for a chance to walk on solid ground. Most of the campers visited with the crew members and listened to the stories they shared about their voyage. The crew members took the rare chance to go hiking around the lands and ancient ruins of Nash Harbor as we went to our evening class. We took a break from class when the crew members returned and snapped a group photo. With two weeks remaining of camp, who knows what other ships may make their way into Nash Harbor, and add to the list of incredible possibilities this program has to offer us all. –Daniel
June 22nd, 2007 21:15
I like your blog Daniel. It is very descriptive. Who is that tall kid in the middle of the group picture?
June 24th, 2007 14:01
Yes, who is that tall kid? let’s hear from that mystery person as well. All of the stories so far are very descriptive and informative and we love to read tehm, so keep it up.
June 27th, 2007 22:54
Great article Mayu! Do you think you would enjoy being a crew member on a supply ship along the west coast?
The Anchorage weather today (Wednesday) was clear and sunny and warm - hope Nunivak has been getting some of the same.l
Mom, Craig, Sharon and Mindy and I stopped at New Sagayas on the way to drop Sharon and Mindy at the airport. We chowed down on the usual Chinese food, but before we were finished a man came to the table and asked if we would like the king crab legs that he and his group had not been able to finish. They were going back to their hotel room and couldn’t take them with them. There were pounds(!) of crab including shell crackers and drawn butter. We invited others who were eating there to join the party. We had our fill and left one woman in charge of the remainder who was still amazed that she had come in to eat a bowl of chili and ended up with King Crab!
Stay warm - see you in July!
Mom and Dad
June 29th, 2007 00:29
Hello to you all again.
we shure had a good time with you all.
please stay in touch so we can track your progress. we hope only the best for you all.
please rember to ask your self what is possable. you all will go far.