Woman living in village so remote food can only be flown in every two months reveals 'very challenging' aspect of life
Salina Alsworth has shared what it's really like to live in one of the most remote villages in America.
The 27-year-old resides in Port Alsworth, Alaska, having been born and raised there after her great-grandparents, Babe and Mary Alsworth, made the move in the 1940s.
In the quaint village with a population of just 180 people, Salina lives a happy life with her husband, Jared Richardson, 25, who first visited the village as a tourist.
The fishing guide was working on Lake Clark Resort in the village, where Salina was, and still is a manager at.
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Jared moved over from Detroit, Michigan, USA, and Salina has applauded her partner's quick adjustment to village life.
While peak holiday seasons can see up to 400 people staying in the village, Port Alsworth is 200 miles from the nearest city and has no bars, shops, or restaurants.
On top of all of this, groceries can take up to two months to be delivered to the village.
However, Salina loves where she is, saying that the adjustment period with Jared was 'definitely a challenge at first', explaining: "Being remote wasn't totally new to him, but driving around in his truck is not something he can do around here - instead, we go around on four-wheelers.
"There isn't a convenience store, so when you go to your buddies house, and you want some beers or food, you have to raid your own pantry."
People in the village get their supplies from the nearest city, Anchorage, which is also the capital of Alaska.
However, getting back and forth can be a headache, depending on the tumultuous weather that affects the region.
"Snow and fog are a big factor, there are no hospitals here," Salina explained. "We have a small clinic which does basic stuff but if you have a baby or need surgery you have to get there by airplane."
Salina went on, saying that the only shop for miles is the gift shop at her family's holiday resort, with there only being two coffee shops in town.
But when it comes to flying supplies in, she explained that 'snowstorms and fog are a real issue' for residents of the village, making winter a 'very challenging time'.
"When there are certain weather conditions, only certain types of aircraft can fly - you can go up to a week without planes getting here," the 27-year-old said.
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"We get food deliveries once every two months. I try to buy everything I need for the winter in October, when the season is over, and make that last until May."
Summer sees fresh-caught salmon being put into the freezer, while September is Moose season, though she admitted: "I have been going to the mainland once a month this year for various different reasons."
"But usually it is every four to six months, depending on what is going on," Salina continued, as the two-month wait for certain groceries can be a lot of trouble.
Despite all the caveats though, she has no plans to leave the village any time soon, loving the sense of community and the area in which she grew up in.
"Anytime someone goes to the city, they will reach out asking if anyone needs anything," she proudly said.
"We are always looking out for each other."
In the past, Salina even took the 200-mile journey to pick up a takeaway, which she didn't see as an issue.
You might want to think about that when your Uber Eats order is running five minutes behind schedule.
Topics: Community, Lifestyle, US News, Food And Drink
Joshua Nair