Finally Here

Well, I'm here. The flight was long and tiring. Wish there was an easier and faster way to get here. But I arrived at last. Nicki from work picked me up at the airport. The airport is located on an island next to Ketchikan. So we took the ferry across. Nicki showed me where I'd be working then took me to my apartment. I have a nice apartment that I will be sharing with one other girl. She is to arrive today or tomorrow. I have my own room. It's all small but clean and up to date. I had dinner at a cafe and then walked around town. I finally pooped out and headed home. It was still daylight at 8:00. It looked more like 4:00 outside. I was told that it got dark around 11pm. I don't know what time it got dark but I woke up at some point and it was darkish. I need to get some curtains.
This morning I woke up at 4:30...7:30 my old time. But I was still so tired and was able to fall back asleep and wake at 9. It seems that the time here goes by a lot slower. I found the only thing freezing here is the water in the bathroom. Yikes. I about froze my fingers off.
I went exploring this morning. I found a coffee shop. Yeah!!! I can't remember the name. I had a latte and a bagel. I walked down to the docks and found a nice gift shop with some shirts on sale. Had to get my little girls one. Thought they might go up next week when the cruise ships start coming in. I met a nice lady that likes to talk!!!! I heard all about her snow experiences. She is a native and has lived here all her life. Real nice lady and nice to talk to......ok listen to.
I'm about to finish up here at Annabelle's (great lunch) and do my pre-work stuff. Then I will explore more of Ketchikan. I'll write more later.