To the lover of wilderness, Alaska is one of the most wonderful countries in the world. – John Muir
Wednesday, May 6, 2015 (DAY 1,157 – 1,211)
Yes, first of all I realize that the quote from the author is not accurate by calling Alaska a country of the world, however, I did find it fitting for this particular blog topic. Well, after spending four days in Los Angeles, my flight route that helped me to arrive–not only for the first time, but also to step foot in the largest state of the U.S., Alaska! I departed Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on American Airlines flight US622 at 12:46pm on May 4th and took me to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Arizona where I arrived at 2:12pm and had about a three-hour layover, before flying directly to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) arriving just after 10pm and have made the decision to just try and sleep at the airport since my final flight will be departing on May 5th at 7:30am bound for Kodiak Benny Benson State Airport (ADQ) arriving about 8:42am.
Yes, first of all I realize that the quote from the author is not accurate by calling Alaska a country of the world, however, I did find it fitting for this particular blog topic. Well, after spending four days in Los Angeles, my flight route that helped me to arrive–not only for the first time, but also to step foot in the largest state of the U.S., Alaska! I departed Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on American Airlines flight US622 at 12:46pm on May 4th and took me to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Arizona where I arrived at 2:12pm and had about a three-hour layover, before flying directly to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) arriving just after 10pm and have made the decision to just try and sleep at the airport since my final flight will be departing on May 5th at 7:30am bound for Kodiak Benny Benson State Airport (ADQ) arriving about 8:42am.
I know that for EVERY SINGLE PERSON I have told about going to Alaska to work as a commercial salmon fisherman, they automatically think of Discovery Channel's Deadliest Catch. However, 'seining' or commercial salmon fishing is still demanding but not nearly the dramatics of the TV show, especially working in broadcast television for more than a decade, I know how reality shows operate.
This video is what I was expecting, however, I was not expecting the type of treatment while aboard along with having to FIGHT and make legal threats to get paid MONTHS after, which is HIGHLY ILLEGAL on both Federal and State levels. Anyone interested in this industry as a seasonal deck hand should know their legal rights and hold captains and individuals accountable.
Seoul → Los Angeles
The northern flight route I took from Seoul, South Korea to Kodiak, Alaska
Los Angeles → Phoenix
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Phoenix → Anchorage
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Anchorage → Kodiak
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(Above) One of the few photos taken while aboard with a much disingenuous smile, appearing as though I enjoyed what I was doing–all the while being verbally abused with racial comments daily. I still cannot believe sometimes that I put up with it for as long as I did. Very soon I will be writing a blog about the TRUE side of this industry from my personal experience and interactions with other veteran individuals, always keeping names anonymous.
(Below) Many original photos have been removed for obvious reasons, that will be made known in the future.
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