We will change the format just a bit since Internet service is quite scarce around here.
June 10-17- Left for Kenai Peninsula, stopping at Indian Meats & Processing purchased smoked salmon, reindeer steaks and caribou sausage, while there a black bear was brought in for processing. WOW! Set up camp at Willawa Campground in the Chugach National Forest with Middle Glacier in view from the camper window. The generator makes dry camping soft enough since running the heat at night is a must. Hiked Portage glacier near Whittier, Ak and guided hike to Bryon glacier to look for ice worms (no luck). The sun rose at 4:30 am and set at 11:35 pm which is REALLY WEIRD! Next to Seward, Ak.,Stoney Creek RV, full service and to spend a few days washing clothes, groceries and just letting the wheels rest. Hiked up to the Harding Ice Fields near Exit Glacier in the Kenai Fjords N.P., largest ice field in U.S., 2.6 miles but lots of elevation gained. The next day, an all day kayak trip in Resurrection Bay surrounded by high snowed covered mountains where harbor seals, sea otters, and eagles nesting were spotted. The guide was awesome,Calie, and it was just us two and a wonderfully interesting young lady from France living now in Ireland. Weather was cool but only sprinkles all day. Kayaked to Caines Head S.P. for hike and lunch then back to Lowell Point making about a 12 mile day. The only struggle was finding a boat with enough leg room for Franklin. Saw moose grazing in marsh and river otter in the creek behind the campground. Hiked Ptarmingen Creek Trail to a beautiful Lake for lunch and Franklin spotted black bear on trail but no confrontation. Great way to see some more of the Chugach N.F. WHAT A SURPRISE! Gail and Earnest Thomas, our deer processors from Bolingbroke, knocked on camper door in the pm.. Hard to believe just what a small world it really is!! Fishing charter organized for Friday, left Seward harbor at 6:30 am on the Jedi with Captain Mike and deckhand Marshall (from Richmond Hill, Ga.). Two other people on charter with us. Great day of fishing catching Halibut, Rockfish and Cod. Franklin even brought in 2 Skates (Rays) and wildlife viewing. We saw sea lions, otters,puffins, eagles and humpback whales put on a show all day. 35 lbs. of fillets after cleaning were shipped back to Ga. GREAT EXPERIENCE AND HOPE TO DO AGAIN. Really enjoyed our time in Seward, just a small little village with lots of fishing. Also saw a salmon fish weir just several miles from campsite where they are working to maintain the salmon population.
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