Even More Kodiak Visitors

Rob and Mary Jane in their element on the Emerald Isle

Meghan and I hosted Rob and Mary Jane, two good friends from Kodiak this weekend. We had a great time sampling some of Anchorage's finer dining options and firing up the Kodiak rumor mill. Rob and Mary Jane's visit, however, was punctuated with sorrow as well. Part of the reason for their visit was to offer support to a fellow Kodiakan who recently suffered critical injuries while on a project at a remote site on the Aleutian Chain. We are hoping for the best as our friend begins the fight toward recovery.
Meghan and I also joined Zoya and her daughter Nora for a live performance of Disney's The Lion King. All groans aside the show was quite the spectacle. Although a Disney production, the sets, costumes and dialogue looked and felt very human. Meghan attested to the authentic African influences and the animals were portrayed in a uniquely organic fashion. Nora clapped with glee after each scene. We walked away from the theater awestruck by the remarkable performance. While we really enjoy seeing our Kodiak friends in Anchorage, we are itching to return to the Emerald Isle soon. Perhaps a Kodiak surfing / hunting trip is in our future...