{"id":293,"date":"2020-03-22T11:32:34","date_gmt":"2020-03-22T18:32:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/riffelages.ca\/?page_id=293"},"modified":"2026-03-12T13:13:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T20:13:05","slug":"2018-alaska-cruise","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/?page_id=293","title":{"rendered":"2018 Alaska Cruise &#8211; part I"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Canada_British_Columbia_location_map_3-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Canada_British_Columbia_location_map_3_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Canada_British_Columbia_location_map_3\" title=\"Canada_British_Columbia_location_map_3\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180523-032-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180523-032-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"The Good Ship Raven Song\" title=\"The Good Ship Raven Song\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In February 2018 Janet bought this lovely boat for our planned cruise to Glacier Bay.&nbsp; We spent 5 months aboard, leaving at the beginning of May and returning at the end of September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Below is a Google map of our route.&nbsp; If you click on the &#8220;view larger map&#8221; icon at the top right, the map will open in a new window and you can zoom in for more detail.&nbsp; The yellow and green sections are the northbound route, and the blue and red sections are southbound.&nbsp; (Note: Not to be used for navigation&#8230;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1OMgZ_BW1UL4nFA8A-hMkqTrgKGaa6vj7\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we headed north, we headed south. We needed to go to Canoe Cove to have the Seawise dinghy hoist installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180426_104315-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180426_104315_thumb-1.jpg\" alt=\"20180426_104315\" title=\"20180426_104315\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anchored in the gulf islands, with the dinghy in tow.&nbsp; While anchoring, I backed up over the dinghy towline and wrapped it around the prop(!).&nbsp; Next morning I went for a swim, diving under the boat to unwrap the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_5849-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_5849-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_5849-Edit\" title=\"IMG_5849-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180426-012-HR-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180426-012-HR_thumb-1.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We stopped for lunch at the Fernwood dock on Saltspring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180427-021-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180427-021-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We spent a couple of days tied to the dock in Canoe Cove while the work was done.&nbsp; Not the most scenic stopover!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180430_165446-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180430_165446_thumb-1.jpg\" alt=\"20180430_165446\" title=\"20180430_165446\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is dinghy hoist finally installed thanks to Malcolm and Connie working all weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180430_181157-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180430_181157_thumb-1.jpg\" alt=\"20180430_181157\" title=\"20180430_181157\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Raven Song gets lifted out in order to install the boarding ladder.&nbsp; We spent the night aboard suspended in the slings\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180501-029-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180501-029-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our view from up in the slings.&nbsp; Early in the morning we are launched again and the trip north begins!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The date is May 1st.&nbsp; Below is a map of the first leg of the trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Map-1a.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Map-1a_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Map 1a\" title=\"Map 1a\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180502-039-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180502-039-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heading north through the Gulf Islands, we come across these aspiring pirates.&nbsp; They were still learning the ropes and we escaped with a few pictures and some cheering and waving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180502-046-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180502-046-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peltroglyph in Degnen Bay, on the south side of Gabriola Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180503-052-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180503-052-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sea lions on the dock at French Creek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180505-060-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180505-060-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A couple of long days of cruising up Georgia Strait finally brings us to narrow waterways on the east side of Quadra Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180505-064-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180505-064-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First fish of the trip!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180506_104924.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180506_104924_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180506_104924\" title=\"20180506_104924\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bruce, who had been along for a few days, leaves us at the dock in Sayward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180506_122555.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180506_122555_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180506_122555\" title=\"20180506_122555\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Port Neville store, which is sort of a museum, though it was closed and no one around when we were there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180506-069-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180506-069-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peering in the windows of the old store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180506-070-HR-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180506-070-HR_thumb-1.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anchored in Port Neville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180506-071-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180506-071-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Petroglyph on the shore at Robber Point in Port Neville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180507-081-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180507-081-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Floating cabins in Potts Lagoon in the Broughton Archipelago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180508-006-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180508-006-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We stop in Alert Bay to have a look around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180508-010-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180508-010-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Near the museum, we are directed to a tent where new carvings are being made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180508-013-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180508-013-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These new poles are apparently destined for a theme park in Belgium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180508-023-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180508-023-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Glenda returns to the earth a little more each time I come by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180508-025-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180508-025-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the National Geographic cruise ships stops in at Alert Bay.&nbsp; We saw several of these small cruise ships over the course of the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180508-029-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180508-029-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180508-029-HR-Edit\" title=\"20180508-029-HR-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More logs out of the forest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180509-548-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180509-548-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180509-548-HR-Edit\" title=\"20180509-548-HR-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Janet sizes up the world\u2019s largest burl, in Port McNeil.&nbsp; We spent a couple of days in Pt McNeil re-supplying.&nbsp; Janet left to go to California for a few days, and Dave joined me for the next leg to Bella Bella.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Map-2a.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Map-2a_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180511-005-HR-2-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180511-005-HR-2_thumb-1.jpg\" alt=\"20180511-005-HR-2\" title=\"20180511-005-HR-2\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stuck between a rock and and island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180511-009-HR-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180511-009-HR-2_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180511-009-HR-2\" title=\"20180511-009-HR-2\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180511-023-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180511-023-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180511-023-HR\" title=\"20180511-023-HR\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Windblown shores of Queen Charlotte Strait<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180513-016-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180513-016-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A foggy morning greets us at our first anchorage north of Cape Caution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once around Cape Caution, we are north of Vancouver Island and officially on the BC Mid-Coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180513-018-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180513-018-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dave on the amazing white shell beach at Penrose Island anchorage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180513-026-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180513-026-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sea Lion rock at Penrose Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180515-006-HR.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: inline; background-image: none;\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180515-006-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" width=\"1004\" height=\"754\" border=\"0\"><\/a>The Hakai Research Institute on the north end of Calvert Island.&nbsp; Formerly a fishing lodge, it is now a centre for education and research about the coastal environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180514-003-HR-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180514-003-HR-2_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the research institute there are trails to nearby outer beaches, so Dave and I spent a sunny afternoon on the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180516-027-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180516-027-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180516-027-HR\" title=\"20180516-027-HR\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Humpback whale in Fitz-Hugh Sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180516-043-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180516-043-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180516-043-HR\" title=\"20180516-043-HR\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Log barge going back for more\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180516-039-HR-2-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180516-039-HR-2-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We cruised by Namu without stopping.&nbsp; There used to be a dock but now the place was literally falling apart and there was no access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180516-049-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180516-049-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Codville Lgoon, just off Fitz Hugh Sound, there is a trail to a big lake with a pink sand shore.&nbsp; We went for a quick (chilly) dip!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180517-009-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180517-009-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dam at Ocean Falls still provides power to the town and also to Bella Bella.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180517-004-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180517-004-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However Ocean Falls is pretty much a ghost town.&nbsp; The huge pulp mill is gone, just a few ruined buildings left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180517-018-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180517-018-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/P1080826.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/P1080826_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Mermaid at Ocean Falls\" title=\"Mermaid at Ocean Falls\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ocean Falls mermaid waves to us as we depart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arriving in Bella Bella was a big stop.&nbsp; Dave disembarked to take the (2am!) ferry back to Port Hardy.&nbsp; Janet arrived the next morning on the plane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180519-012-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180519-012-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then we proceeded to clean up the boat and re-supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180519-004-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180519-004-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the Raven Song at the Bella Bella dock, where we loaded up on what groceries we could find at the Native store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180519-014-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180519-014-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Around the corner, at Shearwater, Raven Song is dwarfed by her neighbours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a map of the next leg &#8211; from Bella Bella to Prince Rupert.&nbsp; We left Bella Bella on May 20th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180515-029-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180515-029-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180515-029-HR\" title=\"20180515-029-HR\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180520-003-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180520-003-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Near Bella Bella was a petroglyph site where we stopped to investigate, and Janet made some rubbings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180520-014-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180520-014-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A bit further up the coast we came across this commercial Prawn boat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180521-017-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180521-017-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We reached over with a bucket (with some cash) at the end of a pole and they sent back this bucket full of prawns!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180521-018-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180521-018-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180521-021-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180521-021-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We had a great prawn dinner that night!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180522-053-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180522-053-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180522-053-HR-Edit\" title=\"20180522-053-HR-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bighouse at Klemtu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180522-063-HR-Edit-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180522-063-HR-Edit-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180522-063-HR-Edit-Edit\" title=\"20180522-063-HR-Edit-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180522-069-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180522-069-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180522-069-HR-Edit\" title=\"20180522-069-HR-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cruising up the Inside Passage past the landmark Boat Bluff lighthouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180523-030-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180523-030-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Departing the classic Inside Passage, we took the \u201cOuter Inside Passage\u201d up Laredo Channel. Here we explored some inlets with narrow entrances and strong tidal currents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180524-039-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180524-039-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The beautiful white sand beaches of Campania Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180524-043-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180524-043-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180526-048-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180526-048-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next day it rained\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_58911.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_58911_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Planning the route\" title=\"Planning the route\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A great day for route planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180528-131-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180528-131-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180528-131-HR\" title=\"20180528-131-HR\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The calm after the storm created some great rock totems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180528-061-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180528-061-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How about fish for dinner?&nbsp; Ten minutes later we had this nice ling cod.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180527-055-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180527-055-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Careful navigation is required around Dolphin Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180529-163-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180529-163-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180529-163-HR-Edit\" title=\"20180529-163-HR-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180529-073-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180529-073-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The picturesque settlement of Oona River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180529-076-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180529-076-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jan picks a feral roadside bouquet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180529-078-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180529-078-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of many crab dinners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180529-080-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180529-080-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Floating rainbow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180530-014-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180530-014-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180530-014-HR-Edit\" title=\"20180530-014-HR-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We arrive in Prince Rupert on May 30th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180530-008-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180530-008-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prince Rupert is our first decent sized town in a while, so we indulge in going out for drinks, above, and shopping, below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180530-009-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180530-009-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Janet buys a new hat for the coastal weather!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180530-012-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180530-012-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We buy a larger fishing net &#8211; that last ling cod almost jumped out of the old net!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180601_122054-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180601_122054-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180601_122054-Edit\" title=\"20180601_122054-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the excellent Museum, we saw beautiful traditional carvings, above, and dramatic modern carvings, below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_5899-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_5899-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_5899-Edit\" title=\"IMG_5899-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This carving represents the spirits leaving a Shaman upon his death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180602-021-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180602-021-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just north of Prince Rupert, near the Native village of Metlakatla, are numerous petroglyphs on the beach.&nbsp; The petroglyphs can be surprisingly hard to see &#8211; this one is outlined in chalk to make it more visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180602-029-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180602-029-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180602-030-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180602-030-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The petroglyphs are eroding over time.&nbsp; Compare the faint patterns we outlined in chalk with the photo in our guidebook (dating from the \u201870\u2019s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180602-009-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180602-009-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This pattern is common &#8211; a simple face in the rock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180602-027-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180602-027-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The petroglyphs are all in the intertidal area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180602-006-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180602-006-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most famous petroglyph in this area is \u201cthe man whole fell to earth\u201d.&nbsp; No one knows the significance of this unique life-sized carving.&nbsp; Janet is making her own imprint in the grass, as is a furry friend that followed us here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180603_120501-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180603_120501-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180603_120501-Edit\" title=\"20180603_120501-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Art on the walls of the school in Lax Kwalaams (Port Simpson).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180603-004-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180603-004-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180603-004-HR-Edit\" title=\"20180603-004-HR-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leaving Lax Kwalaams.&nbsp; This was the site of the first Hudsons Bay post on the coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180603-009-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180603-009-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180603-009-HR-Edit\" title=\"20180603-009-HR-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bear grazing on the shore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180604-010-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180604-010-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180604-010-HR-Edit\" title=\"20180604-010-HR-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We see the first of many supply barges bringing goods to Alaska.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180605_084800-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180605_084800-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Knitting during a rough crossing.\" title=\"Knitting during a rough crossing.\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During a rough crossing, Janet sticks to her knitting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180605-040-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180605-040-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it\u2019s rough out, Harald makes sure his coffee pot is secured!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180605-015-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180605-015-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180605-015-HR-Edit\" title=\"20180605-015-HR-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Suddenly we are in Ketchikan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180605-023-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180605-023-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Ketchikan\" title=\"Ketchikan\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ketchikan is a small town dominated physically and economically by the cruise ship scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180606-005-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180606-005-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We take a few minutes to do the touristy thing (above) but mostly our time is spent with laundry (below), and grocery shopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180606-001-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180606-001-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/P6220549.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/P6220549_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"P6220549\" title=\"P6220549\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Ketchikan, we headed south and west to take the outer, but still mostly protected, route to Sitka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180608-014-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180608-014-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our first stop on this leg is the Native village of Metlakatla.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180608-018-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180608-018-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Scottish missionary William Duncan moved his \u2018flock\u2019 here from the Metlakatla near Prince Rupert in 1887.&nbsp; This story is an interesting slice of coastal history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/William_Duncan_(missionary)\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Metlakatla is the only Native reservation in Alaska.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180608-021-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180608-021-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The missionary influence shows in some of the local totem poles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180608-030-HR-Edit-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180608-030-HR-Edit-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We had a snack at the local \u2018restaurant\u2019 at the back of the grocery store.&nbsp; I\u2019m going back soon for the Fingersteaks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_5911-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_5911-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_5911-Edit\" title=\"IMG_5911-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the dock, Harald takes the opportunity for a trim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180609-039-HR-Edit-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180609-039-HR-Edit-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Near Cape Chacon, at the south end of Prince of Wales Island, Harald catches his first halibut!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180611-048-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180611-048-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Paddling calm waters\" title=\"Paddling calm waters\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At one of our anchorages we took the kayaks out for a paddle among a group of islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180612-028-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180612-028-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180612-028-HR-Edit\" title=\"20180612-028-HR-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A big bear grazing on the shore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180612-051-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180612-051-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our next stop was Hydaburg &#8211; a Haida village with an interesting totem park in the centre of the village.&nbsp; There is an unusual stone sculpture of what appears to be a seal, in the centre of the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180612-055-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180612-055-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180612-062-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180612-062-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unique to the region is the double-finned orca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180612-063-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180612-063-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The poles in the village park were all new &#8211; recently carved in this nearby carving shed &#8211; and replaced older, deteriorating totems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180613-044-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180613-044-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180613-044-HR-Edit\" title=\"20180613-044-HR-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After Hydaburg, we stopped in at Craig, a slightly larger fishing community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180613_082254.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180613_082254_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180613_082254\" title=\"20180613_082254\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We took the opportunity to go out for breakfast!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180613_091826-Edit-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180613_091826-Edit-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"XtraTuf!\" title=\"XtraTuf!\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And do some local shopping.&nbsp; Jan is eyeing up the XtraTuff boots, which is what Everyone wears in Alaska &#8211; no kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180613_092251-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180613_092251-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Best selection of gaff hooks\" title=\"Best selection of gaff hooks\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the best selection of gaff hooks ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180613_105409-Edit-Edit-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180613_105409-Edit-Edit-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180613_105409-Edit-Edit-Edit\" title=\"20180613_105409-Edit-Edit-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grocery stores are always a fun place to explore local cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180613_105305-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180613_105305-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180613_105305-Edit\" title=\"20180613_105305-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lots and lots of coffee choices, as long as its Folgers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180613_105925.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180613_105925_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180613_105925\" title=\"20180613_105925\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And a large selection of sophisticated treats, including donettes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180613-070-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180613-070-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Janet takes advantage of the nice weather to plant her garden.&nbsp; The garden never did amount to much &#8211; it just didn\u2019t get warm enough for things to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180614-074-HR-Edit-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180614-074-HR-Edit-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Harald gets charts out for the next leg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180615-077-HR-Edit-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180615-077-HR-Edit-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Near the north end of Prince of Wales Island. we stopped in for a shore excursion to see this very large cave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180615-082-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180615-082-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s Jan exploring some of the cave\u2019s narrow passages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180615-090-HR-2-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180615-090-HR-2-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180615-090-HR-2-Edit\" title=\"20180615-090-HR-2-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the cave, we negotiated the narrow passages of El Capitan Pass with its numerous navigational markers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180615-090-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180615-090-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After that navigational challenge, we are relaxing with a beer on the upper deck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180615-080-HR-2-Edit-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180615-080-HR-2-Edit-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180615-080-HR-2-Edit-Edit\" title=\"20180615-080-HR-2-Edit-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sea Otters have been with us throughout Alaska.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180615-082-HR-2-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180615-082-HR-2-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180615-082-HR-2-Edit\" title=\"20180615-082-HR-2-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sea Otters are very cute, and fun to watch individually or in large groups.&nbsp; However they keep the crab population under control so we never can catch any crabs when the otters are around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180616-098-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180616-098-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180616-098-HR-Edit\" title=\"20180616-098-HR-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jan keeping bow watch as we check out an anchorage with a very narrow entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180617-105-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180617-105-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Collecting seaweed\" title=\"Collecting seaweed\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jan collecting \u2018newspaper kelp\u2019 during a really low tide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180617-112-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180617-112-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A navigational challenge was Keku Strait, with tidal currents and lots of twists and turns including the infamous Devils Elbow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180618-095-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180618-095-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180618-095-HR-Edit\" title=\"20180618-095-HR-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the challenging Keku Strait, our evening anchorage featured a feeding humpback whale (above) and a cliff walking bear (below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180619-110-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180619-110-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180619-110-HR-Edit\" title=\"20180619-110-HR-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next day, out in Frederick Sound, we came across a couple of humpback whales who were having a good time splashing around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180619-122-HR-2-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180619-122-HR-2-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180619-122-HR-2-Edit\" title=\"20180619-122-HR-2-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There was repeated breaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180619-133-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180619-133-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180619-133-HR-Edit\" title=\"20180619-133-HR-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flipper waving.&nbsp; This whale is swimming upside down with her flippers in the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180619-138-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180619-138-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Waving to friends\" title=\"Waving to friends\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And lots of vigorous tail slapping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180619-126-HR-Edit-Edit-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180619-126-HR-Edit-Edit-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We stopped in at Warm Springs Bay, on the east side of Baranof Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We were very excited to find the public bath house at the top of the dock.&nbsp; Unlimited hot water direct from the hot springs, and a huge tub with a view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180620-141-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180620-141-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Up a short trail are the hot springs, next to this raging stream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180619-132-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180619-132-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jan is looking a little tense, as she tries out the outboard for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180620-134-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180620-134-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More relaxed now, Jan has a morning cup of tea at the dock by the waterfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180622-006-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180622-006-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Arriving in Sitka\" title=\"Arriving in Sitka\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After cruising around the top of Baranof Island through Peril Strait, we finally arrived in Sitka on June 21st.&nbsp; Summer solstice, and the days are looonng!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180622-007-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180622-007-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of Sitka\u2019s many ravens flies over Raven Song at the Sitka docks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180623-027-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180623-027-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mt. Edgecumbe is the volcano that dominates the Sitka skyline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180623-003-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180623-003-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180623-003-HR-Edit\" title=\"20180623-003-HR-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We cruised out to St. Lazaria islands to discover an amazing landscape full of wildlife including whales, sea lions, and lots of birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180623-029-HR-2-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180623-029-HR-2-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Hundreds of Murres\" title=\"Hundreds of Murres\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A huge flock of Murres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180623-075-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180623-075-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Puffins!\" title=\"Puffins!\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And best of all &#8211; lots of Puffins!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180623-079-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180623-079-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180623-079-HR-Edit\" title=\"20180623-079-HR-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180624-005-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180624-005-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the Sitka area we headed south along the outer coast for a few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180624-002-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180624-002-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We stopped in among some islands for a paddle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180624-008-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180624-008-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are hot springs along this coast.&nbsp; The hut near the shore, maintained by the Forest Service, has a sheltered tub of hot springs water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180624-006-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180624-006-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A hot soak with a view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180625-001-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180625-001-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180625-001-HR-Edit\" title=\"20180625-001-HR-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There was a fisheries opening so we numerous commercial fishing craft in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180625-011-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180625-011-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Fishing adventure!\" title=\"Fishing adventure!\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We went on a fishing excursion of our own and were met with success!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180625-017-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180625-017-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Returning to Sitka after our little jaunt to the south, we are approaching the busy harbour under the airport bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180627-001-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180627-001-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Jan getting the groceries\" title=\"Jan getting the groceries\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Janet out on a grocery re-stocking expedition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180627-584-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180627-584-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180627-584-HR-Edit\" title=\"20180627-584-HR-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We toured some of the historical sights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180627-585-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180627-585-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180627-585-HR-Edit\" title=\"20180627-585-HR-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Evidence of the past &#8211; the Tlingit Native residents and the Russian missionaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180628-012-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180628-012-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Quaffing the local brew\" title=\"Quaffing the local brew\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And of course we took time to sample the local brew.&nbsp; This stuff was so good I barely got my camera out before it was all gone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180629-019-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180629-019-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heading north from Sitka, we cruised a stretch of open coastline, rolling around in the ocean swells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180629-016-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180629-016-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An outer coast beach beckoned, so we anchored and paddled in.&nbsp; No one else there &#8211; not only is it remote, but the weather was marginal too.&nbsp; We did get in some fun kayak surfing, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180630-024-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180630-024-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tucking in behind some outer islands, we share an anchorage with a commercial fisher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180630-026-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180630-026-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s Jan paddling in the ocean swells.&nbsp; Numerous islands made this a great area to paddle and explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180702-054-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180702-054-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The weather improved the next day as we navigated through rocky passages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180701-037-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180701-037-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Paddling to Hot Springs west of Sitka\" title=\"Paddling to Hot Springs west of Sitka\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From our anchorage in the islands, we paddled to the \u2018outside\u2019, around all the islands in the picture, to come to this spot where there are hotsprings on the shore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180701-041-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180701-041-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another fabulous soak with a great view!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180702-056-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180702-056-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leaving our tiny anchorage in the islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180703-063-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180703-063-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180703-063-HR-Edit\" title=\"20180703-063-HR-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our next stop provided more great paddling opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180703-082-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180703-082-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180703-082-HR-Edit\" title=\"20180703-082-HR-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jan in the kelp.&nbsp; Some of which she harvested for a future dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180703-083-HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180703-083-HR_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the kelp drying on the upper deck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180703-084-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180703-084-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turning up Lisianski Strait, we left the ocean swells behind.&nbsp; A ways down scenic Lisianski Inlet we stopped in at the little village of Pelican.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180703-085-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180703-085-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Main street, Pelican AK\" title=\"Main street, Pelican AK\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pelican\u2019s main street is a boardwalk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180704-106-HR-Edit-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180704-106-HR-Edit-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There was an actual heat wave happening, which allowed us to sit out in t-shirts and bare feet.&nbsp; The locals were complaining that their Xtra-Tuf\u2019s were too hot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180704-100-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180704-100-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We stayed for the 4th of July festivities, including fireworks at 11pm (not quite dark\u2026)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180704-114-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180704-114-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next day there was a parade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180704-017-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180704-017-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180704-017-HR-Edit\" title=\"20180704-017-HR-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All kinds of races, including the fun wheelbarrow race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180704-029-HR-Edit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/riffelages.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20180704-029-HR-Edit_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"20180704-029-HR-Edit\" title=\"20180704-029-HR-Edit\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cpaddle what you brung\u201d race.&nbsp; 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