Month of June

The month of June has been pretty busy. There has been work and there have been lots of adventures.

Seastar with only 2 legs that we found on the dock!

At the beginning of the month my dad arrived with my little car and all of my stuff. He joined Tristan and I for a tidepooling adventure. Then we spent the afternoon on float plane adventures, looking for whales at Mountain Point, and scouting for bears! He also got to join me on tour for a morning! It was great to have him here, and I can't wait to see him again in September. 

Tristan and I in the Folatplane

Dad beside the floatplane for his adventure! 

Mountain Goats from the plane

Looking straight down Mahoney Falls from the plane

View back into town 

June was filled with whales, sunshine, and many adventures! There have been humpbacks that have been showing off for us almost everyday on tour. We have seen lunge feeding, Mom and calve, breaching, pectoral flipper slaps, and peduncle throws. Everyday is a new acrobatic show that truly amazes me. 

15 years ago I fell in love with Alaska for the first time when I saw my first Orca. Even now, I still get the same feeling that 11 year old me did . My eyes still fill with tears because of such beauty, power, and grace and I'm reminded of how small I am. This is a feeling that I hope never goes away no matter how many times I see them. 

So along with looking at whales on tour, I also did a little fishing. Molly, Nick, Brian, Amanda, and I took on fishing for Rockfish and Halibut. As a result I had yummy fish tacos and all other sorts fish foods!!  

I was excited for the first fish of the day...yummy Rockfish

Molly and I with our first Halibuts!!! 

I also went on my first hiking/camping adventure with Tristan. For our 1 year anniversary we decided to hike up Deer Mountain and camp for the night. It was absolutely beautiful. The wildflowers were amazing! The silence on top of a mountain at midnight is one of the most calming sounds one could ever hear! And watching the clouds roll through the mountains below over morning coffee is a breathtaking sight! It was so wonderful to be able to just get away from town and everyone else, even just for a night! 

Siren and I hanging out while Tristan made dinner

Wildflower fields

View of sunset behind our camp

The summit the next day

The best portion of your life will be small, nameless moments you spend smiling with someone you love! 

One of my favorite things in June was being able to cheer on my college baseball team in the World Series!! My Chants pulled out an amazing run and won it all on their first trip to Omaha ever! Chauncey joined me on many days at work so we could cheer on our boys with the beauty of Alaska all around us!  

Chauncey enjoying the views at work

Chauncey made it to the Misty's and enjoyed Punchbowl Cliffs

He even got to hang out in the wheelhouse with the captain! 

June was filled with many adventures!! And I'm sorry it has taken so long to get the post up! We have been super busy working 6 or 7 days a week, and trying to enjoy the sunshine in every moment that we were off! 

This months quotes comes from the great naturalist John Muir...
In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks!

Nature can be a wonderful way to clear your mind, remind you of whats important, and how to find beauty in the small things! And in todays world...I think that is something that everyone needs! Until next time...Get outside and have your own adventure!