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Sunday, May 09, 2010

Seldovia: Wildlife

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This is Ivan, the black bear that frequents the lagoon next to the cabin. He's pretty skittish - he ran off when he heard my camera shutter.

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A young eagle. Bald eagles don't get their white heads until they're 5 years old.
Posted by Amy on 05/09 at 04:09 PM
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Saturday, May 08, 2010

Seldovia: S’mores!

I forgot to add this to the list of good things to do in Seldovia:

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Seldovia: Adventures

There are many things to do in a place like Seldovia, including (but not limited to)...

Wading in the ocean:

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Throwing rocks into the ocean:

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Exploring caves:

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Walking around the beach:

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Peeling oranges:

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And depositing the peels in Ana's hand:

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Trying on your boots:

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Trying on Daddo's shoes:

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Playing in the lagoon at low tide:

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Stealing Mama's iPhone and playing games on it:

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Beach combing:

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Boating:

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Talking Daddo into letting you drive the boat:

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Playing in the hammock:

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And, perhaps most importantly, chillaxin':

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Posted by Amy on 05/08 at 03:05 PM
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Friday, May 07, 2010

Seldovia: The Beginning

We took our first boat ride to Seldovia to visit Jens’ parents in their cabin on the water.  Koren was NOT. A. FAN. of the boat ride.  He spent the entire time with his eyes closed and his face buried in Jens’ neck.

Once we arrived, however, the kids were both thrilled to see their grandparents and to discover the new and exciting things to explore in Seldovia.

When we relocated to Homer, Alaska, we moved to one of the most remote places in the country.  Seldovia is even more remote.  The only way to get there is by boat or plane, and the whole city has a population of about 200 people.  When you’re in Seldovia, everything you do (or don’t do) is dependent upon the tide.  If you need to go to the store, but the tide is so low that your boat is high and dry on the beach… well, you’re out of luck.  But you might as well take the opportunity to go clamming while you’re waiting!

The kids think Seldovia is one of the best places on earth.  They might just be right.  I can’t think of a more perfect place for relaxing, exploring, playing, and observing wildlife… at least until the enormous mosquitoes come out and carry you away.  Fortunately, we haven’t seen many yet.

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The kids waiting for Mako's Water Taxi to take us to Seldovia

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Seldovia Harbor

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Jim and Cyndy's cabin (at low tide)

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Jim and Cyndy with their really lousy view of the mountains

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View from the cabin

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View from the cabin

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Weird rock formation that the eagles like to sit on

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Jim & Cyndy's cabin is the one in the middle.
Posted by Amy on 05/07 at 02:27 PM
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