We're loving the sun!

The whole week has been warm and sunny. I hope its like this a lot this summer (but I've been told chances are slim). Friday we had the day off so a group of us rented a skiff and rode it out to a deserted beach. We grilled lunch (on a portable grill), explored the forest, and enjoyed the sun. We had to get the skiff back by 6 so once we returned we went out to 7 mile point beach and had a big bonfire. The sea lions were plentiful throughout the day and we even saw a humpback whale! On a scale of 1 to 10, the day was definitely a 15.

Yesterday there was one ship (Celebrity cruise) and 4 tours so we spent the day out on the dock. It was sunny and 75 degrees so spending the day outside was great! I actually have a sunburn. After work a group of us went to Settlers Cove to camp. Kim and I had one comforter between the two of us and no tent. Luckily most everyone else has camping gear and is willing to share! (we will soon make a trip to Tongass to get sleeping bags and a tent so we don't have to rely on everyone else). We found a nice camping spot right across from the beach and pitched our tents. We then all sat out on the rocks on the beach and enjoyed the scenery. What I love most about the ocean here is that across the water are many mountains, which causes for a great view. I feel like I'm living in an LL Bean catalog. This morning I woke up at 5:30am to rain... Kim and Liz woke up at that time as well so we moved all of our stuff (backpacks, shoes, etc.) out of the rain and built another fire. Much fire wood gathering, grilled sausages, and 5 hours later the boys woke up.

Now I am home and I don't think a shower has ever felt so good. I think my day will consist of watching movies and taking a nap. Kim is making crepes (her specialty) tonight so I must be rested for that. Yet again I sit here and think about how much I love my life.


View from our camp at Settlers Cove


Our deserted beach