wan·der·lust

From reporting in Wrangell to teaching in Tanzania and Bhutan to, now, transitioning to life in the capital city of Juneau – some words on a life in flux.

17 December 2009

Civilization

As soon as we got to Prince Rupert, Scott and I had to remember to lock the truck doors, something we never did in Wrangell. As Scott said, “We have to get used to civilization,” which is ironic, right? – having to be more guarded in “civilization.”

It’s always jarring to see chain stores again after being in Wrangell for some time. Walmart, and the amount of cars parked there, are a fascination, as is traffic. Where is everyone going?

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