During the summer, the ice on the sea is gone and barges have access to coastal communities. We understand it is cheaper to send goods up by barge versus the alternative, plane. It is quite a spectacle to see a barge loaded with what looks to be lego blocks from a distance, only to realize the shiny objects on the top are full-sized tanker trucks!

The newest addition to our community is a set of brand new garbage dumpsters conveniently placed throughout the town. (The city empties these bins daily.) We also noticed a brand new Chevy Suburban in front of the school…