Moose Crossing!

Mama Moose and Twin Calves

I spent my two last Saturdays in Alaska fishing at the mouth of the Tanalian River, knee-deep in the ripping current. To my right, in deeper water, spawning salmon undulated in the current like rusty torpedos. They have travelled hundreds of miles to spawn in their home waters.

On my way back to the lodge that first  Saturday afternoon, I turned off the Lake Clark runway onto a dirt road. Right in front of me was a mama Moose and her twin calves. They ignored me completely and vanished silently into the woods like three brown ships.

In another few weeks, I'll be heading back to the Lower 48 and to my own home waters. It's hard to believe that my time in Alaska is almost over, and that I'll be saying good-bye to moose, salmon, and sunsets over Hardenburg Bay.

Sunrise over Hardenburg Bay

It's been a remarkable summer and I've certainly seen the wonders of God in nature and in the souls of man.

I've been invited back to guide next summer and Lord willing, I'll return. I imagine that this will be my last blog for the summer. Samaritan Lodge will be hosting the SP Soldatna, AK, staff next weekend. Then we'll clean and winterize the camp before flying out on for Soldatna/Kenai on the 19th.

I'm going to travel and visit family and friends in September and part of October, so I hope to see you soon and have a good long chat about your summer. Much love, Elizabeth