View of the Harbor

Last night I went salmon berry picking and then went to the harbor.  The trail to get to some patches of bushes had a really great park to commemorate a Yakutat citizen.  Below was his totem pole and the story behind it.  It was a great time to reflect on my time here and enjoy the beauty of silence.

It is funny to say this, but the daylight hours are getting shorter!  By 2200 (10PM) I had to be inside from berry picking.  Here's the berries I collect, again called salmon berries.

Yumm!  Going to make a jam tonight!

A little time was left to enjoy the night, so I went to the harbor to check out the view of the Saint Elias Mountains.  It was stunning!  Beyond words!



The reflection of the trees and sky off of the water



A great end to the night!

Friday night I am doing an overnight camping trip with some kids from Yakutat and the Tongass National Forest Service employees.  I will be attending a bon voyage campfire on Saturday to end the summer with smores and smoked salmon!  Sunday is a chartered boat trip to the terminus (face) of Hubbard Glacier.  I am doing to get so close!

Next week August 1-5 I will be at Esker Cabin doing a Wilderness Challenge camp with 14-18 year olds!  I can't wait for that!!  It will be days filled with outdoor activities and survival challenges like rope tying and an overnight survival skills night.

Before I know it I'll be back home in Florida!