Boot Camp

Destination: Bethel

Transportation: 8 passenger Era Alaska prop plane
Time: high noon

After moose roast lunch with a close-knit assembly of associates I was escorted to my meager little single propeller plane for my flight to Bethel for training and debriefing.  The ride was bumpy with nervous Eskimos hanging on to the seat back in front of them. In hindsight I should have been on edge since the locals had looks of terror in their eyes.

 

An agent from the company picked me up at the Bethel airport and identified herself with a hug.  She delivered me to another special agent in Bethel who gave me further instructions about my covert mission assignment in Kalskag.  My living quarters at the 5-day boot camp was tolerable.  The paper thin walls and bugs made it challenging to get adequate rest.  I arrived with one bag and left camp with four bags of books and food.  I believe I am ready for my great exploit.