Feb. 19, 2009
I'm back in Alaska, this time for vacation! The mountains looked whiter than ever from the plane. When I came out of the airport, I was greeted with steady snowfall, but it was surprisingly warm – 30!! I had missed the snow, and the mountains!
Since I’ve been here, X-country skiing has become a morning ritual. I had only skied once before many months ago, so I wasn't sure how much of what I had learned before would magically return to me. Let's just say that I am definitely not the smoothest skier by any means, but I thoroughly enjoy it!! Besides, I’m sure it is entertaining for those who just happen to look out of the window on these beautiful mornings!
I also ran into a Michigan man who spent hours ice-fishing but failed to catch anything! Now, that’s patience!
Feb. 21
Steph and I decided to go for a ski again on Sat morning. When I got up, it was 4.3 degrees! I put on an extra layer, and we went anyway - we just could not resist the gorgeous sunshine. Within a minute or so, my snot had become half frozen!
For the last few days, I have really enjoyed living a simple life. On weekdays, I go through my routine of a nice morning ski, reading my Bible, and then walking for an hour in the snow to a coffee shop called Sleepy Dog, so I can read and get the internet. It has been refreshing to live without the dependence on the internet or formal transportation. It has allowed me to appreciate God’s creation in a brand new way…
