St. Mary's, Alaska

Eric and his carivan

View from inside Eric's plane

Eric's plane at the St. Mary's airport -still looks like winter to me!

Eric's carivan in St. Mary's, Alaska

Eric took some pictures of the plane he flies in St. Mary's, Alaska. He is now in St. Mary's which is 100 miles north of Bethel -on the Yukon River. Bethel is the bush, but this is REALLY the bush. There is a tiny grocery store that is only open from 10-7. Eric said he went to check out the produce and could not believe how awful it was. First of all, there was nothing there, and what was on the shelf was incredibly expensive and rotten. It's no wonder Natives don't eat fruits and vegetables - they can't get them.

The Yukon River has some of the most amazing king salmon we have ever had. I am hoping Eric will get some fishing in while he is based up there. The king salmon from this area only go the finest of restaurants. You will not find this in your local market. It is very high in omega 3 fatty acids (the RD side of me) - translation, good for the heart and the brain.

So, this is where Eric lives from the first to the fifteenth of every month......