Klemtu vistors on way to Alaska

woke up at 5:00 AM and decided to go for a walk and then head into the office

of course I brought my Canon 7D

As usual it was a peaceful, quiet morning along the beach at Klemtu - calm high tide.

I made my way over to look at the nice schooner tied to the float, and met a happy couple from Tacoma,Washington, Jerry & Fran on a three month sail to Alaska. Fran is on a leave of absence from her job as a swimming instructor

 Their vessel was very attractive. Jerry explained it is one of only 159 left from 163 that had been build by Aitkens Boat Builders of California in the 50's - this one from 1956 is one of the few made as a Schooner. It is unusually wide and does have a bit of a "roll" - which is the reason they bought it for only $50,000 four years ago - the owners didn't like to "roll" - this boat is 13 ft wide and 43 ft long. Yes, they live onboard year round.

Fran also brought out her five year old "parrot" named Taco. She wan't so sure about my big lens, and the clicking

Bus she calmed down a little, and even came on to my arm, briefly...

Taco is a bit excited by all of the other birds here - Fran is asking her to do her eagle imitation. she didn't quite get it into full show - it was pretty early - apparently she even makes the eagle call!

OK, what's that "big eye you've got there?"

Yes, a beautiful boat, lived on by a beautiful couple, visiting in beautiful Klemtu, and on the way to Alaska

And a beautiful Taco - all in all a very nice walk before work - I also passed one of the nurses out jogging. She missed all of this ..........