Hellooooo and welcome back.
There was quite a bit of rain here this weekend but we decided to not let it dampen our spirits. We had originally planned to go hiking Saturday morning with some friends but that was quickly called off due to a heavy rain. Since we had the car though, we decided rain wasn’t going to stop us from driving around. We went down the southern side of the island to Silver Bay/Whale Park to a check out trails for a clearer day. The heavy rain turned to slushy sleet then to small hail and we passed some hard core runner man and offered him a ride. But being Mr. Hardcore Runner-man he graciously declined. If I’m ever like that people, you know there is something seriously wrong with me. 
As we were driving back the rain cleared so we stopped to check out a trail we passed on our way out called Thimbleberry. It was a nice hike. No crazy knee deep snow or blazing our own trails through the woods. It was very relaxing and made for a perfect Saturday stroll. The trail went to two lakes. We made our way to both, though the path got really icy in parts, and stopped for a respite at the further lake called Hart Lake.
On our way back the rain started back up and we made it to our car in the nick of time. One electric blanket and some rather awesome sushi later we were watching bad old movies and planning out our Sunday. This didn’t take long since the NFL playoff games were going to be on.
Sunday we had brunch at a local hotel where Scott got his Alaskan king crab fix and then walked downtown to watch the games. Neither of us cared about the outcome of the game but the overwhelming majority of Sitka resoundingly cheered for the Packers. Congrats to those of you who have teams going to the Super Bowl, condolences to those of you who do not. In other news, not this weekend but next weekend (aforementioned Super Bowl weekend) Scott and I will be flying north to Anchorage for one of his interviews where we will be greeted by the warmness of family. My mom’s first cousin and her family have lived in Anchorage for several years and are kind enough to invite us into their home. I can’t wait!!!
I promise to blog the full experience for our readers and am secretly hoping to see a moose. It has been my epic disappointment to find out that there are zero moose on Sitka. So, Anchorage is my big chance! I’m a little too excited about this, but hey, it’s a moose, they’re HUGE!
All our love to our friends and families near, far, and further away.
Thinking of you always,
S/A
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