...came down to Sitka. Fantastic. Tony (G2) and Cole (G4) spent nearly a week with us at the end of July. Man, did those guys fish! And they did awesome. Andy has to show off pictures of the catches, including an interesting sea creature hooked from the "mudhole." Cole took to Southeast like butter on bread. I couldn't wait for the end of my work day when they'd come back from the boat. The excitement was explosive as 6-year old Cole told me every critter they spotted and all that was caught. Every day on the boat they wrote down the wildlife list on a paper plate with a Sharpie and Cole would wave it at me as the day's stories spilt. Three Gorns on a boat get things done.
We also enjoyed a couple of days at the Tom Young cabin. The cabin is owned by the City of Sitka, about an hour boat ride away. Andy reserved two nights (just like a public use cabin) last winter and he was stoked. It's just across a little body of water from the Goddard (natural) Hot Springs!We all went along with our good friends and their two boys, same age range as Cole. I think the boys got along swell. We had lots of excitement on our adventure including regular visits from a male deer on our beach (or, its beach?)--just one week before deer hunting season! That was one lucky critter, for that weekend anyway.
Miss A approved of the cabin's rustic comfort.
One afternoon some of the guys returned after a small fishing excursion on our friend Matt's boat. A line was thrown into the water before returning to the cabin for the fun of it. Cole called it (he had a knack for knowing when something would hit and what it could be), and a 100+lb. halibut was given over! G2 got to harpoon it!
Bravery in touching the eyeballs.
Cheddar jalapeno moose dogs over an open, contained fire
Cole often sought out his little cousin to play or interact with her.
It was the SWEETEST.
It was the SWEETEST.
G4 never tired of spotting & catching tiny crabs near the shoreline.
And they were EVERYWHERE!
And they were EVERYWHERE!
First time solo in a kayak
Behind the cabin in the woods are suspended old fishing nets, Swiss Family Robinson style. Miss A's friend Naomi put her in it and played with her.
Jetting across the water to soak in the warm springs on a sunny day was what the doctor ordered. The paddle back to our beach was great too. Plus beach fun, campfires, happy kids and good weather (eventually) made all the gear packing and hauling worthwhile.
We are grateful for the great visit. These guys are welcome anytime. And I think they hauled back to Nome enough fish to not forgot us on the other end of the state. G4 asked his Dad if they could come back to Sitka in 2 weeks. Miss A loved the head rubs and funny talks with her cousin.
We miss you Uncle Tony and cousin Cole!
ANDY: you're up next on the blog, okay??! You gotta show the captured sea creature.
3 comments:
Holy moly, what an awesome adventure!! Looks like a great time! Moose dogs and fresh halibut - you guys know how to live.
Cheddar jalpeno moose dogs?! Yes, please! Glad you had such a nice get away with family in town!
That fish is ginormous!
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