July 29, 2014
Guess what. It rained again! Started
raining about 2:00 am and rained until about 6 or 7:00 Then it cleared
off and was bright and sunny by 8:00 am. The sun warmed up Fred coming
in the front windshield facing beautiful Kluane Lake. This was the
first day in a long time that we haven't had to have the furnace in
the morning to knock the chill off when we had breakfast. It was a
really nice breakfast looking out on to the lake. This is truly a
beautiful campsite and setting. Unfortunately, the clouds came back
in and it rained off and on most of the day. There were short periods of
sunshine and blue skies as well.
We did get the boat out onto the water
for 2 different paddling sessions. The wind was pretty blustery at
times making for a little harder paddling into the wind, but nice
floats back to the campsite. Scout always loves getting out into the
water almost as much as we do. The water is very clear and the beach
volcanic sand covered in small rocks. The lake bottom also rocky.
We also had some nice walks on the beach today. Klaune Lake covers
154 squares miles and is over 50 miles long and about 3.5 miles
across at our location. The wind is currently blowing down toward
the southern end of the lake where we are located so there are waves
coming on shore all the time. It sounds like being at the beach when
the ocean is calm. We have actually been at the beach when the ocean
is calmer than this lake. Anyway, it makes for really good sleeping
with the windows open just a bit. The lake is surrounded by
mountains on all sides. Just beautiful! We had supper sitting
outside on the lake shore again tonight. Such a peaceful and
relaxing setting.
By the way – it actually got dark
last night and we had a sunset and sunrise for the first time in
weeks. We actually would have needed a flashlight outside last
night. We are hopeful that it will be even darker in Haines. We
know some people that saw the northern lights the second week of
August last year from Haines. We would love to see those lights. We
will move to Haines tomorrow and plan to be there for a week so with
dark clear skies – who knows. It could happen. If so – you
will, of course, see the pictures. Thanks to all of you who are
praying for our continued safe travel.
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