#301 Nomad Diary. 25-31 July 2026. Week 12 of Our Alaska Summer. Week 5 of 5 in Fairbanks. Another Beautiful LONG Sunny Day in Fairbanks. Podiatrist Consult.
Enjoying the Sunny Evening at Fairbanks University Botanical Garden. On a Clear Evening Amazing Alaskan Range Mountain View From University of Fairbanks. Mountain Map at the University Looking Toward the Mountains in Fairbanks Qivuit is Musk Ox Alaskan Product at the Tanana Farmer's Market in Fairbanks. Spun and Dyed by the amazing Kate Wattum of Coyote Trail Farm and Fiber Mill Neck Scarf Made From Qivuit or Musk Ox by Kate Wattum Saturday. 25. I had a call with my sister Annette today. The sky is clear of clouds with a high of 70 degrees and bright blue. We stopped by the farmer’s market so I could return to Coyote farm and fibers. I wanted to feel the musk ox thread that I learned is lighter than silk, warmer and softer than merino. I got to do that and asked Kate, the maker of the threads and fiber expert, about this product and others that I could now see. Even though I don’t use these threads or know much about either crochet or knitting, I have friends who do, and I’m int...