The new plan

So we are doing something kind of crazy. Why you ask? Let's start at the beginning.
Alaska is a huge state. I mean like seriously huge. It's spread apart and more than just dotted in vast areas of remoteness. Almost all of which is completely unexplored by Scot and I. Trying to decide where you want to head next, if you have to sign a year long contract with the actual hope of finding your little piece of heaven that you never want to leave, is kind of hard when you are just looking at a map and Googling it. And since we are marooned on this island with no ferry's until April we can't just go check it out first hand.  Which takes us to The Plan. 
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I've signed a contract to go back to Brevig Misson. Yes. It is even more remote than Kodiak. No, there isn't a typical grocery store, or cars, or roads, or basically anything. Which- given my complaints about why we want to leave Kodiak, makes the decision seem pretty much crazy. But on the adventure side of life, which often rules all of our decision making, it is pretty spectacular. As far as experiencing wild Alaska- there you go. I did this alone for 3 years. But I'm really excited to get to experience it with Scot now.  I think I definitely experienced everything on the play it safe front and can not wait to see what things are like with a partner in crime. My experience there had a profound effect on my outlook in life. There aren't many people who get to experience life like this. And I can't wait to see some amazing familiar faces and all my little lovelies who aren't so little any more.  
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But what about the summer you ask? I'm pretty much preparing myself for any and all adventures possible. Mostly- there is no plan. Can you think of anything more amazing? I can't. 

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 Okay- there is a bit of a plan. We will be outfitting my 2012 Ford Explorer with this rooftop tent and just- GOING. Wherever and whenever we please. There has been talk of work stays, helicopter rafting trips,  and most of all sleeping under the stars. We will be doing a lot to get the car ready for such an adventure. Right now we have been deciding what will be staying and going. What is worth shipping out to the village? Sell it? Store it? It is kind of a freeing experience because really- you don't need a lot to survive. Currently I've only gone through my closet. I mean- I had a enough clothes for 4 people... We'll talk about that addiction another time. But I've already earned about $400 from clothes I barely wore that hadn't been worn in well over a year. ​ Baby steps. Really. We are going to send and store as little as possible. If there is no sentimental value and it is easily replaceable. Good riddance. 

And of course, as we explore every nook and cranny (that one summer will allow) of Alaska maybe we can find our next step. Or. Maybe we'll give it all up and just be nomads forever.