May Departure

Less than 24 hours from departure...Randy checked the sea conditions...11' seas out of Seward, 6' from Whittier...Lia purchased the produce and last minute items. It is a stressful and exciting time returning to Port Ashton.

The Suburban and truck were packed to the gills - with some room for kids and dogs! It's tricky business getting 3 months worth of supplies out to our remote location. Randy has made several trips over the weekends...supplying the builders who are completing the Cook House. (The Cook House has been insulated and the interior walls installed...time to paint! Guests who choose to stay in a cabin and fore go full-service use the Cook House for their dining needs.) Fortunately, there are more trips to town planned and friends and guides who generously pick up fresh and needed supplies throughout the summer for us.

And a summer it will be...blue skies and warm days are predicted. Lia already has a suntan! I, on the other hand do not...on Kauai it is easy to take nice days for granted whereas Alaskans take advantage of good weather. There is no prettier place than Port Ashton on a sunny day. Kayaking, fishing and hiking are even more enjoyable under blue skies. I looked at the Sawmill Bay camera this morning...the bay is calm and the skies are blue.

We are looking forward to joining Randy & Lia...

And, I just received an e-mail from Lia...they arrived Sunday at 10AM...spent the night in Culross Bay on the way to the lodge Saturday night. Lots of rain in Whittier that they left behind. Guests arrived the following day...so unpacking is taking some time. I'll post some more photos as soon as Lia has a moment to forward the photos!