Last Friday I was ready to come home, but the tide was too high to cross the bay by foot. My town errands were done and the sun shone brilliantly on the new snow. Prepared to walk around the top of the bay (see Up Around the Bay) and enjoy the journey, I arrived and realized there was another errand I should do. We had one of our kayaks tied up on the road side that needed to be taken back to the trail head.
Et voila! A simple solution. Here are some photos of my labor:
First I needed to dig the kayak out of the snow. Fortunately there were no voles inside the kayak today.
Next I had to get the kayak to the water and past the small ice bergs.
In the middle of the bay I floated as silently as possible; not wanting to disturb the ducks, gulls and seals. (They are all in this photo—really!)
Safely on the other side of the bay, I enjoyed a last view of the bay before heading into the woods.
Our neighbor, Katie, came by just at the right time and offered to help me stow the kayak. Thanks Katie!
My errand finally done, I headed home.
That is better than fighting the 5 o’clock traffic home -great pictures
Hi Linn, I agree–a far cry from some of her trips in/out: Have a Nice Day at the Office, Dear!
You guys have a beautiful piece of Alaska. Breathtaking views from the front yard!!!
Thanks, Dave, and thanks for your part in making this paradise! We bless you with every wood stove fire, and every tank of hot water we make.