Sand Piper

Wednesday, July 26, 2006

Our last picture together before Bill and Gail turn the T-Puffin towards home.  Posted by Picasa

No caption with this picture.I believe that is Hank taking a bath in the natrual hot steam pool.  Posted by Picasa

Hank carves on the feet of the 'Stump Woman' on the Flicker Pole.  Posted by Picasa

Jon Rowan - Master Carver Jon Rowan and his young assistant working on the Flicker Pole.  Posted by Picasa

Anders - Our 11 year old grandson, Anders, Karl and Heidi's son, fishing off the Sandpiper.  Posted by Picasa

A breaching whale on a sunny day, while Karl and Anders were aboard.  Posted by Picasa

One of the many Grizzly Bears we saw while 'stranded on Chichagof Island' Posted by Picasa

Wednesday, July 19, 2006

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At Days End. Note the fancy wine glasses for the Sandpiper. Posted by Picasa

A treacherous tight fit !!!
Narrow entrance into Greentop Bay on Yokobi Island. The Sandpiper entered on a falling tide and found 6 feet of water under the keel, going through. Posted by Picasa

The Grizzly Bear that spent hours grazing the beach beside our anchored boat in Dundas Bay. Posted by Picasa

Brady Glacier from our anchorage in Dundas Bay.  Posted by Picasa

A breeching Whale as the good ship Sand Piper leaves Juneau, Alaska Posted by Picasa

Our guest Nancy, an avid fisherman, catches her first big King Salmon.  Posted by Picasa

Friday, June 09, 2006

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A young Tingit girl dancing with her clan in the parade. Posted by Picasa

Intimidating Vikings throwing candy to the crowds. Posted by Picasa

A young Viking parade spectator, horns and all.  Posted by Picasa

Barbequing 600 pounds of salmon, smoked black cod and halibut. We hope Hank learned the technique so we can do it Stateside.  Posted by Picasa

Being entertained as we sat on the beach eating our salmon, overlookinmg Frederick Sound and the snowy mountains beyond. Unfortunately, you can't see the icebergs drifting by from the La Conte Glacier. Posted by Picasa

Wow! A 30# King Salmon
Way to go Hank!!
A 30 pound King salmon caught by Hank Van Calcar in front of Sandy Beach, where they enjoyed the big salmon barbecue. Posted by Picasa

Twenty five foot long table laden with pastries and open face sandwiches, handmade by the women in Petersburg, Alaska.  Posted by Picasa

Yloung girl in her Norwegian Burdan, serving us lunch at a style show.in Petersburg.  Posted by Picasa

Embroidered Norwegian "Burdan", handmade in Alaska for Girls.  Posted by Picasa

Traditional handmade Norwegian outfit called Burdan. This one if for boys.  Posted by Picasa

Bill and Gail from the T-Puffin and Hank and Carolyn enjoy a HUGE breakfast at the Trask's, our trolling friends in Petersburg.  Posted by Picasa

Friday, May 19, 2006

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DESOLATION SOUND: Taken from the deck of the Sandpiper, following the T-Puffin to our anchorage in Desolation Sound. Posted by Picasa