We have been on Island for just about a week and half. Two weeks will be this Friday. We have learned so much about Island living during this time frame, that my hope is that we will be locals in no time!
Everything costs more here on the Island.
Groceries cost more here on the Island. I paid 8.00 for a head of cauliflower and 3 Russet Potatoes cost me 5.50. This is just an example.
The Sun does not come out often and when it does, like right now at 8:15pm. You really want your kids to stay up late to soak up the brightness and smile at it. I will appreciate the sun on a much greater level now that we have lived without it for 1.5 weeks.
We are getting learning a new routine: rain jacket, rain boots, enter and exit thru garage so as not to tramp wet, stuff through the house.
Preschools are hard to find. There is very little child care and/or preschool options on the Island.
Swim Lessons are only offered during the summer and over christmas break. No kidding. Why? kids are in school most of the time and they don't teach swim lessons in the evenings, as there isn't enough involvement.
Island residents and the alike are so friendly and super helpful. Everyone wants you to feel the allure of Kodiak Island and make you love it as much as they do. I am still working on finding the love. Andy on the other hand is loving the freedom. People just get up and go and do what they want to, whether its hiking, fishing, biking, driving etc...
Its easy to get around the Island but hard to find what you are looking for...still haven't found the local playgrounds and new community track but keep taking the given roads. Today we did find our first small community playground. Pure Love.
Honestly, there are so many great qualities of the Island life. We are excited to get to know all of them and have met some very friendly people. Looking forward to more exploring this weekend.
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