A woman living in one of the world’s most remote villages has to have her groceries delivered by plane every two months.
Salina Alsworth, 27, has lived in Port Alsworth, Alaska, USA, her entire life – after her great-grandparents, Babe and Mary Alsworth, moved there in the 1940s.
Salina’s husband, Jared Richardson, 25, a fishing guide, was one of the many tourists who visited the village, reports the Telegraph.
The pair met while Jared was working at the resort where he moved in 2022 from Detroit, Michigan, USA.
Salina said Jared has adapted well to village life, despite receiving groceries every two months and having to fly 200 miles to the nearest town.
The village is currently home to 180 people, with no bars, theatres, shops or restaurants.
Salina, a manager at Lake Clark Resort, said, “Jared and I have been married for a few years now, and it’s been great.”
“It was definitely a challenge at first, but it’s grown us up in a great way. He’s been living in the village since 2022. It’s been a pleasure sharing our life in the village with him. Being remote wasn’t exactly new to him, but driving his truck is not something he can do here — we’re four-wheelers,” she added.
“There’s no store, so when you go to your friends’ house and want some beers or food, you have to raid your pantry,” she said, among other things.
In the 1940s, people were invited to live in Alaska. Salina’s great-grandparents both had to prove they could live off the land, and in exchange, the government gave them land to live on.
Residents rely on the nearest city, Anchorage, for supplies, which can be a challenge to get to – depending on the weather conditions.
“The snow and fog are a big factor, there are no hospitals here. We have a small clinic that does basic things, but if you have a child or need surgery, you have to fly there. The only store we have is our small gift shop at my family’s resort. There are no theaters, bars or restaurants. We have two coffee shops, but they are the only ones in town. Winter is a very challenging time, with us being so far away and everything coming from the planes, the snowstorms and the fog are a real problem for us,” she added.