Alaskans
Alaskans are unique. We have met fascinating adventurers up here this season, often quiet and understated, and their confidence and spirit are often shaped by their adventures. "Flame" - a humpback that makes Juneau it's summer home every year. On our way through the Wrangell Narrows we anchored in a small bight for the night. A fast looking fishing boat approached us slowly, they were from the Alaskan Department of Fish and Game. Some locals had placed a couple of crab pots in the bight, and they were checking licenses and making sure the pots were correctly labeled. Three young guys were onboard and were curious about our Maryland hailing port. They just stopped by to see if we had any questions and to hear about our travels. About 10 days later, they stopped for a visit while we were anchored in Tracey Arm Cove. Turns out the three of them live all season long on the boat. (April through October). They each have a bunk, eat what they catch, and patrol a large area of ...
