explore this beautiful and remote area. A curious seal followed us as we
made our way along the shoreline.
The people here were so friendly - we were walking into town and several
cars stopped along the way to make sure we did not need anything and to
offer directions.
Fishing is the industry that supports this area and according to the Chamber
of Commerce, for the 24th year in a row they are the "number One Fishing
Port" in the nation for seafood landings.
There are old WWII sites all over the landscape and Dutch Harbor was
attacked by the Japanese in 1942.
After making a stop in town we hiked up to Bunker Hill to take in the
promised 360 degree views of the town and surrounding waterways.
Did not find many flowers along the way - I am sure that if one could find
an economical way to ship them here you could make a fortune with a florist
shop - especially in the dead of winter. Fresh produce is also scarce with
one bell pepper bringing up to $9.00.
The landscape was so beautiful that if it were 50 degrees warmer one might
think they were in the South Pacific.
