Being Here
Alaska is always an adventure for the independent traveler. When folks are interested in visiting us for some portion of this boating life, we love it. It is always fun to share experiences. We remind ourselves, and them, that Alaska has its own plan; a perceived plan is not important. A day can turn into three. A week can turn into four. During any of those, we may see nothing but low clouds, rain, and fog. The weather forecasts are only good for about 3 days out, but even then, they are rarely spot on. A traveler just needs time to wait it out. It's also possible that you'll see a week of blue skies and warm sunshine, never needing to put on that rain jacket for a trip to shore or up to town. So, although you may want to visit that glacier, explore that bay, or watch the humpbacks in the water or brown bears on shore, it may be best to hang out at the local pub, play pool, watch sports, and have some time with the townies that know what they are doing. That's Alaska for y...
