October 12 to 11, 2013
Patropovlovsk, Russia to Adak Island, Alaska, U.S.A. (930 NM)
Through special arrangement, we got permittion from States Department to land at U.S. soil before we clear custom citing the range of airplane.
Adak Island, AKA, Aleutians Islands, is part of Alaska, U.S.A. In native Aleuts language, Adak means the birthplace of winds. Total population 350. 60 are residents, the rest military. It was very important strategic military base during WWII mainly as military transfer point and training grounds. To this date, there are restricted landmine fields around. Important no more after air carriers are being used.
That being said, also because of its far out location, the island is well preserved for wild life. Great for hunting and fishing. People are super nice. Visitors are very well treated. No hotels in the island. We rented a two bedroom condo for $140 per night. One restaurant in town and only open as needed. Market opens 2 hours daily. I wonder if this is the least populated U.S. township?
Tomorrow, we will fly to Anchorage, and then home.... Wow, can't wait!
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