In Marshall

I made it safely to Marshall!!! I was really scared about the small plane ride we had to take because I get motion sickness, but our pilot was amazing and it didn't bother me!!! Upon arrival at the Bethel airport from Anchorage, fog set in and we were stuck at the Bethel airport for about six hours.  It was tiny. There, I observed a lot about the Native Alaskan culture.  Finally, we were able to board the plane and head out to Marshall.  The scenery was BEAUTIFUL! It was so exciting to fly over Marshall and see the gorgeous views around it. The village is right on the river and boasts views of rolling hills/mountains and lush green trees.  The people here are very friendly.  When you pass by them, they will stop and talk for a little while and say "Welcome to Marshall!"  Here, it seems like there is always time.  There isn't the huslte and bustle of the city. It is really laid back and relaxed.  For example, if you have a dinner that starts at 6:00pm, that is just a suggestion... the dinner might start by 6:30. 

The plane we took from Bethel to Marshall

 The view along the way :)

 The Marshall airport!

 The Russian Orthodox Church in the village

 The view of the village from the airport. Even a village on a hill can not be hidden..." lol

 

A typical house in the village

 Our house!!! Teacher housing is the best in the village

 Our living room

 Our kitchen with everything piled in it from the previous owners...

 the bathroom

 my bedroom

 the laundry room and storage room for the food we ordered

 My classroom! ^ everything is written in English and Yup'ik

 This is the view behind the school!

 The playground

 The beautiful, unedited sunset at 11:00pm

 The SCHOOL!!!!!