I can now add the accomplishment of "climbed a volcano" to my list of new experiences! The photo above is of some of the "rock people" that people for many years have built out of the loose rocks scattered about. The purpose of these Jenga-like structures is not known to me, but one plausible explanation I've heard is that they were built up on the cliffs to create the appearance of a well-guarded coast to approaching ships. Here are some more views of the top, isn't it lovely?
Here's looking down over Toksook Bay with a pretty good view of the village Nightmute across in the distance.
The next photo is the village of Tununak in the distance, which is 7 miles away from Toksook, so I'm thinking we were almost halfway there!
I enjoyed the interesting plant life up on the volcano, if you look closely you can see the berries growing that the natives call "blackberries". I'll tell you more about the local berries soon.
God's creation is amazing!
If my family were any example of earlier types, these rock people were built by kids saying, "I bet I can stack these rocks even higher! No, higher!"
ReplyDeleteI came across your blog while searching for photos of home. I grew up in Toksook and I have fond memories of walking up the hillside and seeing the Yuguaqs. Do you have any pictures of the kumluq? Do you mind if I share these on my blog?
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