A Day with David (6.23.16)

David, our North Carolina neighbor, was our fishing guide on Thursday.  It always makes for great conversation when you have a Confederate Civil War history buff and avid outdoorsman all rolled into one.   The day would only have been made better if we hadn't let two small halibut go early that morning.  We were greedily hoping for 4 big ones, but, only took home one big catch of the day.

Polar Bear Plunge (6.22.16)

All I need to say is that the water temperature was a mere 48 degrees F.  I resisted the taunting and refused to be goaded into joining my crew in taking the plunge.

Bear Proof (6.22.16)

Although we did not have an up-close-and-personal experience with an Alaskan brown bear (otherwise known in the lower 48 states as "grizzly"), there was evidence that they were close by.

Sydney Harter (also a guest at Baranof with us) had a closer encounter...lucky she was in a boat and this guy was not interested in swimming.  

River Country (6.22.16)

After getting a little sea sick on Monday's quest to fill the fish box, and a tad bit cold on Tuesday while out taking pictures in the rain, I'm pleased to report that the weather on Wednesday was near perfect.  And, what a day to choose to go to the river!

Thank you, Sheldon! (6.21.16)

The reason we are privileged to be guests at Baranof is because of Shelly.  Even more, it is because of his request that we were provided the Point Cabin--an indescribable gift for Lloyd and me:   a respite from constant kid chatter;  a super scenic private porch overlooking the bay;  a front row seat to an eagle's perch, a humpback's lunch counter, and a sea otters throughway.  Thank you, Shelly.  You know we can never repay you.

 

National Geographic (6.21.16)

I split off from the rest of my family on Tuesday on a quest to learn photography tips from John Hendrickson, a world-renowned wildlife photographer from California, who was also at Baranof this week.  Ira Miller (friend of Shelly's) and I attempted to learn "all things" camera from John during our morning boat trip, but when it comes right down to it, I think these elements must be learned slowly (kindly put- they pay him the big bucks for a reason!).  Although it was rainy and somewhat cold, we were able to capture on film deer, bear, rare birds, sea otters, eagles, a small humpback whale, a very unique starfish plus that gorgeous Alaskan landscape during this National Geographic field trip.

Butts (6.20.16)

At the risk of sounding a little crass, we were on a mission to bring home some butts! (Halibuts!)

Thanks, Doug for the help in doing just that.  :)