Last weekend, we landed in Sitka and ended our circumnavigation of Baranof Island. We then spent a few days in Sitka staying with our new friends Matt and Naomi, whom we met with their two small boys around the island in Baranof Warm Springs a few weeks ago. They were incredibly generous in offering us a warm, cushy bed, hot showers and yummy dinners. We enjoyed getting to know them more and resting after our expedition in the beautiful town of Sitka.

On Tuesday morning we boarded the MV Columbia ferry and arrived in Bellingham today. We are re-entering the busy world and it’s a little overwhelming (think driving I5 from Bellingham to Seattle in rush hour) though we’re glad to be able to get back in touch with friends and family.

Tonight we’re staying in Seattle with our friend Joe, who just returned from his own Alaska paddling adventure and we are swapping stories. One of the great things about traveling is the wonderful people we meet.

We will be getting stories and pictures up on the site starting in the next week or so, so check back soon!