I was stumped this week. So I went through old files and am showing pics from last June's trip to my other home, Alaska. I'm going through withdrawl anyway so it was good to look at my photo's, only now I'm even more homesick.
The one photo I wanted to show you I can't find. If any of you are familiar with Dale Chihuly, glass artisan extraordinare, his brother has a charter halibut guide fishing service in Ninilchik, Alaska. I've met his brother (sorry, can't remember his name) in my previous life when I used to live up there when my now ex had a 300 acre dog training/bird hunting business. Anyway, we drove right by Chihuly's guide service and I took a pic of the sign.
Here is what I do have...
These pictures are from a small Russian settlement towards the end of Kachemak Bay. I spend a lot of time in this area when I go back hiking and such. My friend Cathy is in the photo standing by the sign for the "ladies room". The other 2 photo's are of the village school.
See you next week.
I like the Women's restroom sign in Russian. Hope you get back to Alaska soon.
ReplyDeleteGood eye Mary! missed the sign in Russian ... that's awesome! I do know Dale's work ... stunning, spectacular glass work! but didn't realize he had a brother up in Alaska doing halibut charters? I guess I thought he was more of a Southwest guy
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique little place!
ReplyDeleteFunny how you forget that there are parts of the US where the "second language" is not Spanish. Hope yo are able to to enjoy your time there again soon!
ReplyDeleteNice signs. It's interesting how different the Russian alphabet is. How do they read that stuff? Ha,ha!
ReplyDeleteChihuly's brother owns the halibut fishing service. Whether or not he is ever there I don't know. But I met him a couple times (the brother) and we talked about Dale and his art, etc.
ReplyDeleteInteresting. I'm from the East coast of the US and hadn't considered that there would be a Russian influence in Alaska. I love the signage in Russian.
ReplyDelete~Ema
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Love how they kept a bit of Russia with the onion on the school.
ReplyDeleteYou wonder if they landed here to escape Russia....
ReplyDeleteI've recently bought a book of Chihuly's work - it's beautiful. Hope you get back to Alaska soon, being homesick is not a nice feeling.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. I hope you get visit soon!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! Sorry you are feeling homesick.
ReplyDeleteLove the photos you share... quaint town and good to see the Russian architecture preserved.
ReplyDeleteActually there is a huge Russian influence in Alaska. If you remember history the US bought Alaska from Russia. U.S. Secretary of State, William Seward, approved the Alaska Purchase, which cost $7,200,000, on August 1, 1867.
ReplyDeleteIn 1884, Alaska became a civil and judicial district of the United States. With this, Alaska came under the US law and subsequently a federal court was established for law enforcement. In 1912, after international boundaries were demarcated between Canada and the US, Alaska became a US Territory. In 1942, during World War II (1939-1945) Japan occupied Attu and Kiska islands, which were repossessed by the US in 1943. Alaska became 49th state of the US in 1959.
A good read is Alaska by James Michener. I've read it like 6 times already! It basically is from early man to present day (present as when it was written). It's very very interesting and takes you through the complete history of Alaska.
Great fonts - especially the Women's restroom sign - love that one! Great shots all around - thanks for sharing them!
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