Sunny Days

Today was one of those days you really appreciate in southeast Alaska, even if you have spent just a little time here. This part of Alaska is enveloped in the Tongass National Forest, which is also a rainforest. The Tongass is the world's driest rainforest, but a rainforest none the less. 

Summers like 2008 remind us how truely wet it can get here. Between May 1 and Sept 15, 2008 (the typical summer season) Haines, AK saw 5 days where there was no rain. 5 days! So the fact that Gustavus, AK, only about 50 miles away as the crow flies, has pretty much been sunny since May started is really a blessing. I decided to take every opportunity I could to spend time outside today, because I know the rainy season will come eventually and then I'll be tired of being stuck inside. 

Life in Gustavus, when there aren't trips packing in or out, or students mulling about, can be pretty mellow. I enjoy days like today for that reason. I was able to get up with Duane at 7a, make breakfast, answer some emails, take Sig for a walk, check off some of the to-do list, etc (all in flannel pants and a hoodie!)

In other news today, I was able to get some seeds in the ground today (mostly salad mixes, they seem to do the best up here). Let's hope I can keep Sig and the moose out of the garden for the season!