after several busy days in anchorage - car coordinations, bathroom sharing, phone sharing, computer sharing, several cups of coffee, 5 runs to Fred Meyers, 2 runs to another grocery, calls and drives for camera batteries, gear stores, mountaineering stores... after hours going through and consolidating food for 10 days, after hours of decisions of what to leave home, what to bring as redundancies, what medical kit we each bring, what we bring as a team, what boat repair we double and triple up on, down to how many socks to bring......... it all fit in the boat, quite easily to all our surprises. then we stickered the boats for the journey as our reward.
and we're off! tomorrow we're driving to the mouth of the Placer River near Portage AK and putting in around 10a. we'll share a bfast with Steve and Noel, and then catch the ebb with a 30' tidal exchange and ride ourselves hopefully past Hope AK for our first night. just getting this first night behind us is a milestone in itself.
countless thanks to AK folks, weather and attitude. now we sleep in a warm house for the final night in many weeks. wahoo for no more houses (though we're grateful for those to date)!!
some pics of the last couple days..
Feliz Cumpleanos Paco Wendell
I began paddling in the waters of Cook Inlet, working as a guide in Kachemak Bay. Since then, my husband Matt and I have moved to Orcas Island Washington and work with Body Boat Blade. We are passionate about paddling in dynamic waters and living adventurous lives. The Kenai is so diverse and wild, it’s a place I love to know exists on this planet.
3 comments:
In the words of one of our favorite writers, Robert Hunter, May the four winds blow you safely home again!
Have fun!
David & Karen
changes all, you're a part. seen it all, not at all. off you go! such hard work and dedication and now you can breathe and take it all in.
mateo, matt and djuna - celebrating each of you today. for this is a moment to remember. viaje grande amigos!
May peace and plenty be the first to lift your paddle toward the shore, and happiness be your guide back home once more..
Blessing a many on your fabulous journey - looking forward to following your adventures and daily progress - ENJOY!!
~Bruce
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