Top 10 things I learned during our time Sitka

1.       You become a true Alaskan when you can pronounce the Sheet’ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi without stuttering.

2.       Just because it is in the 20’s and raining doesn’t mean recess is cancelled.

3.       The only two topics of conversation are daylight and Alaskan Airline miles.

4.       Pizza/ Mexican restaurant is a normal combination of eateries.

5.       There is no such thing as a “value menu”.

6.       Beer is an acceptable form of currency.

7.       There are three plumbers in Sitka and none will turn off your water or defrost your frozen pipes for you.

8.       You can tell who isn’t a local by the types of socks you wear.

9.       “Kake” is a village not a tasty dessert.

10.   You can’t own enough gortex or wool.






Kids at recess on a cold wet day



Sheet'ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi
Preforming Arts Center





 



First day in Sitka: Sun at "high" noon



Freezing in layers and layers
of gortex and wool