Sunday, March 15, 2009

Kodiak - Wish you were here!

My flight got in on time on Thursday. I met a few friends on the flight who rented a car once we landed. They invited me to tag along and we drove about 30 miles out of town to a place called Fossil Beach. We stopped many times along the way to take photographs of breathtaking scenary, bison and even a few pigs. I hope to get these uploaded to Flickr within a few days of returning to Juneau. It was a blindingly sunny day, which was a real treat for us Juneauites. I've been told by locals that sun in Kodiak is about as common as sun in Juneau, so I feel especially blessed to be here.

After we got done sightseeing, we went to the opening reception which featured the Kodiak Island Drummers. They were high energy and demonstrated great precision. The leader asserted that their group was one of the most multi-faith, multi-ethnic and multi-age drumming groups currrently in existance, and he apppears to be right. A good time was had by all and AkLA President Mary Jo Joiner and several other librarians showed off their considerable dance skills and stamina.

It was a great opening day. Wish you were here. While it won't be the same as being here, check out the conference wiki for notes on some of the sessions written by Freya Anderson and other AkLA members. And if you are here in Kodiak with me, please use the "comments" button on the wiki session pages to give your impressions of the sessions you went to.

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Blogger geotech said...

Hey, it was a great weekend, we are mentioned in a blog by a local Kodiak Konfidential, see the post on Tuesday, March 10th. http://kodiakkonfidential.blogspot.com
I believe we exceeded his expectations! Laurie

3:51 PM  
Blogger geotech said...

I'm so glad you got such a big taste of Kodiak Daniel, you visited places we locals seldom have time to visit except when visitors come!!
Thank you all for sharing your time with us in Kodiak, you brought the fine weather, that has blown in spring with lots of snow!! Safe travels, and best to you all, Laurie Madsen

6:57 PM  
Blogger geotech said...

I'm so glad you got such a big taste of Kodiak Daniel, you visited places we locals seldom have time to visit except when visitors come!!
Thank you all for sharing your time with us in Kodiak, you brought the fine weather, that has blown in spring with lots of snow!! Safe travels, and best to you all, Laurie Madsen

6:57 PM  
Blogger geotech said...

We are so glad you came and enjoyed the finest weather and the joy that is Kodiak. Laurie

12:35 PM  

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