After seven weeks (already!) of roaming the land and breathing the air of Alaska, we have found ourselves settling into our new home. With arriving on August 11 and starting new teacher training on August 12, there wasn't much time for unpacking. It was a slow process, but we are finally settling into our cozy abode. We are living on the quiet street of Fireweed Lane right off the spur highway just west of the "city" of Kenai. The population is about 8,000 and the town meets our basic needs and more: three grocery stores, plenty of tucked away cafes and diners, locally processed fish and meats, hardware stores (both Home Depot and Lowe's!), and plenty of places to walk, bike, and run.
Our home is situated among many beautiful quaking aspens, paper birch, and black spruce trees. We often see magpies, chickadees, and gray jays flying in and out of them. A nicely paved biking trail lies just between our home and the highway. The place is just what we need, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, kitchen, living room, and washer and dryer. What more can we ask for? A beautiful landscape, plenty of outdoor activities, and a place to call home!
Thank you to George, Kathy, and Jake for joining us on our journey; the driving, the packing, the unpacking, and the exploring during our first week in Alaska!
Our home is situated among many beautiful quaking aspens, paper birch, and black spruce trees. We often see magpies, chickadees, and gray jays flying in and out of them. A nicely paved biking trail lies just between our home and the highway. The place is just what we need, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, kitchen, living room, and washer and dryer. What more can we ask for? A beautiful landscape, plenty of outdoor activities, and a place to call home!
Thank you to George, Kathy, and Jake for joining us on our journey; the driving, the packing, the unpacking, and the exploring during our first week in Alaska!
No comments:
Post a Comment