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The airport in |
Togiak is a 30 minute flight by prop-plain from Dillingham. Togiak appears as a white blur along the cost in this photo. |
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Gravel roads connect the houses, and go a mile out of town. There are no roads connecting Togiak with the rest of the world. |
The Slue protects boats from being dragged out to sea. Seasonal fishing is the primary source of income for many Yup'ik families. |
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A hilltop covered with berry bushes 30 minutes by skiff up the |
A relaxing stroll to the bay. |
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During low tide, skiffs are stranded in deep mud. |
High tide gives the only access in or out of the bay. |
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Barges bring fuel and other provisions needed to make it through the long winter. |
Walrus is a popular meat among the Yup'ik Eskimos. However, outsiders usually think it is a tough, smelly food. |
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Yup'ik kids entertain themselves by sliding onto the frozen bay. |
The bay completely freezes, allowing snow machines to travel across it. |
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Winters are so cold that cabin fever gets the best of everyone. |
The playground illustrates the depth of the snow. |
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The bay starts to melt. Spring is here. |
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The high salt content of the water rapidly melts the bay. |
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Melt-off floods the town. |
The ground is still too frozen to absorb the water. |
