Thursday, September 4, 2008

Tundra Sun and Games

Temperature in Bethel today: 52*F

The sunsets in Bethel are absolutely gorgeous. Often, when my roommates can see a good one coming on, we throw on our quaspuks (a traditional Yupik "hoodie"), fur hats, and boots (all to fend off the bugs) and run onto the tundra. As the giant sky deepens into different shades of orange, red, and purple, we run around trying to take it all in. Here are a few pictures of my favorite tundra night thus far.



This is what tundra looks like.
A sea plane heading in to land on the Kuskokwim.



Fran and I were inspired.

But Mike definitely went the farthest.


Mini tundra lake, complete with reflection of sunset.

Giving the earth a hug.



Erin, so contemplative right now. (And looking oh-so-Alaskan!)


Sneak attack!

Yay God.

7 comments:

mom said...

love the hat.
beautiful pictures.
love & kisses, Mom

Trish said...

Yay God indeed :) hope you're doin great, Maura! xoxo

Anonymous said...

YAY GOD!!!

YAY Trish! I remember when Trish told us that story on Sophomore retreat!!

Toombster those pictures are awesome!!

Miss you and love you!!

Elyse said...

maura my love! i'm obsessed with these pictures. WHY are they not on facebook? hmmm??? lol

karen said...

Hey Maura, The pictures are great..and of course Yay God ..keep the faith.. love you

karen

Elizabeth said...

Loving the blogging and the pictures. Alaska is oh-so-gangsta right now. Mwah!!!! Love you.

Abbey Inn Cedar said...

Its really nice spending sunset in Alaska along with your family & friends.

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