We’ve been so busy having fun since Paul completed his contract at the Alaska Native Medical Center that we have neglected our blog entries. Now it is time to catch up.
Paul’s sister, Loisanne, came for a visit in June. The 3 of us took the 6 hour National Park Boat Tour out of Seward. We traveled into the fiords of the Kenai peninsula viewing amazing scenery and wildlife. Puffins flew by our boat but we were unable to get photos so look up these cool birds if you are interested. Several orcas entertained us in one bay and we learned about the resident orcas who stay in the area year round and the transient orcas who come and go. Humpbacks were in the bays and we were very satisfied with our viewing as our boat began the journey back to Seward. Then we came upon the highlight of the tour....8 humpbacks cooperative feeding. What an amazing sight! The grace with which these enormous animals came together in such a small area is almost unbelievable but we saw it. They surfaced together at least 5-6 times near the boat. The crew had a microphone in the water so we could hear their song as they prepared to surface. Our photos of this event are OK but to see what we saw really well we suggest you watch the video at
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyh_9KJKO_8
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We also enjoyed visiting the Alaska Native Heritage Center with Loisanne. Inside we learned about the 11 major cultural groups and watched some unique games from the past. The games were designed to develop endurance, agility and strength for hunting. Paul and I enjoyed watching these games both at the ANHC and at the Native Youth Olympics held earlier in the year in Anchorage. Outdoors are 6 traditional village sites. You can enter the sites and discuss the unique features of each dwelling with an Alaskan native.
Really enjoying AK!
P&L
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