Day 7 Last Day in Barrow (for a while)

For the most part, today was a day of preparation. We're leaving for Atqasuk on Sunday in a charter plane (read: private jet). Atqasuk is even smaller than Barrow, and some people moved there when they believed Barrow had become too civilized. Today we also took more methane samples from the lake, it was cold and snowy the first time, but is cleared up for our second go. When we had finished, we went grocery shopping. The food prices in Barrow are very expensive, since everything has to be flown in. My bill ended up being an ugly amount, but it's worth it as long as I don't go hungry. After going to the grocery store we packed the equipment up and brought it to the airline's hanger for the next day. That meant the work was done for the day, and it also meant it was time for the adults to have a drink. When they were finished, we went to Osaka, which is the best restaurant we've visited yet. They're known for their sushi, and it was actually pretty good. I'll miss Barrow and the comforts of big city living, but I'm excited for Atqasuk. Also, happy birthday Grandma Betty! 

The Quonset hut we stayed in.