Coming around Bluff Point we began to see the Chugach mountains again- the range that in a sense we have been paddling around the whole trip. We also began to see loons, seals, sea otters, and other sea birds everywhere as we entered the rich waters of Kachemak Bay. We soon could see the Homer Spit, Sadie Peak, and China Poot peak across the bay. It felt wonderful to return to a place that Matt and I both love and became familiar with six years ago when we lived and worked in this area.
Scott and Susan were a welcomed sight when they returned home from work to find us at their place on Kachemak Bay road. We worked for them as kayak guides seven years ago and lived on their land on the other side of the bay. It was because of their trust in us and inspiration that we first kayaked. Now we return to share adventure stories. Last night we drank three bottles of good wine, ate a delicious meal of fresh greens and pasta and felt like it was just yesterday that we last saw each other.
It seems like we have been gone for ages, when it has only been one week. I think the highlight for me has been living by the ebb tides. We could only travel on the ebb because of the strength of the currents, so we sometimes would get off the water for just six hours, eat, nap on the beach and get back in the boats for the next ebb. Even if the next ebb started at 2:00 am. Sleeping on the beach without a tent makes me feel even more connected to this place and so mobile, agile.
purpose of ourowntwohands
We are paddlers from the Pacific Northwest who completed a kayak expedition around the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska to raise money and awareness for the Cook InletKeeper, a non-profit organization working to protect waters quality the Kenai. Over 50% of the world's salmon are harvested from these waters.
The Kenai Peninsula is one of the most diverse ecosystems on our planet - home to brown and black bears, moose, caribou, migratory birds, wolves, humpback, beluga and killer whales, sea otters, sea lions, and all five species of wild pacific salmon.
Our 500 mile long journey began May 24 in Turnagain Arm in the Cook Inlet and concluded in Whittier on June 22, 2008. By donating to this cause, you will help support the Cook Inlet Keeper.
So far we have raised $1,500 all from your contributions! Thanks so much!!
The Kenai Peninsula is one of the most diverse ecosystems on our planet - home to brown and black bears, moose, caribou, migratory birds, wolves, humpback, beluga and killer whales, sea otters, sea lions, and all five species of wild pacific salmon.
Our 500 mile long journey began May 24 in Turnagain Arm in the Cook Inlet and concluded in Whittier on June 22, 2008. By donating to this cause, you will help support the Cook Inlet Keeper.
So far we have raised $1,500 all from your contributions! Thanks so much!!
02 June 2008
Living on the ebb
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You are all so brave and inspiring. Thanks for this update. The beauty of what you're experiencing is almost unimaginable. Miraculous, really. Best wishes to you all for the rest of your trip.
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