Julia is settling into life in Alaska. Her house is surrounded by stunning nature and a nearby ski trail. She's working at the International Arctic Research Center and has been warmly welcomed by other postdocs, professors, and staff. Check out the view from her office of the Alaska Range and Denali, the highest peak in North America.
Julia did it! She sorted out all her belongings. Some items were donated to friends and Goodwill, some went into storage, some went into her car and then back to DC, and some went all the way to Fairbanks, Alaska. It was bittersweet to enjoy her last steak night with Sam and Hannah (and Charlie the dog) and to see her friends again (one last time for now!). We really enjoyed spending time with Benjamin and attending the MN State Fair. There were some yummy bites--turkey leg, pork chop on a stick, deep-fried buckeye, fawaffle (a falafel waffle), deep-fried apple pie w/cinnamon ice cream, roasted corn, and alligator sausage on a stick.
Saying goodbye was tough. She is coming back east for Nick's wedding in October. Thankfully, she made it to Fairbanks safely. Pictured below is her office building on the University of Alaska campus.
