Sunshine and fun outside

The weather has been incredible this past week. It has been in the low 70's with clear blue skies. Jossie and I met some kayak guides at the grocery store and they invited us out for a kayaking adventure on Monday. The ocean was as calm as a lake. We started out north of North Point Higgins and kayaked to a little island. We pulled our kayaks up on the beach and hiked around. We then kayaked to another island that had a rope hanging from a tree above the water. Some people in our group climbed the rocks to the rope and swung into the ocean. I wasn't about to do that - the ocean water is so cold it takes your breath away! Once we got back to the mainland we went to a private beach and made a large bonfire while watching the sunset. I still cannot believe I live in this place.

Settler's Cove

Today Jossie, Lee, Powers, and I went hiking at Settler's Cove. The forest was filled with blueberries and salmon berries. Parts of the trail led down to the beach. We skipped rocks and collected interesting shells and little crabs. What a beautiful, misty day...

South Point Higgins Beach

Summer is here!

It feels as though summer has finally arrived. Yesterday and today have been clear, sunny skies with temperatures around 70 degrees. The water looks so beautiful with the sun's reflection and many boats sailing by. Last night after work we went to South Point Higgins beach. There was a nice breeze coming off the water onto the shore. We sat on old logs that had been washed upon the beach during Ketchikan's logging days. The boys had a crab race, which Powers won. We then watched the sun set, which painted the most beautiful colors across the sky and water. After many days of cold rain, we are feeling very rewarded...