Lorraine and I went out for a walk this evening about 2130 -- the weather was perfect. As we approached the intersection of Chatham and Heming, a speeding car just missed a small grey dog (Terrier?). No one seemed to notice the screeching tires, which seemed odd. Lorraine knocked on a couple of doors, to no avail. We brought the dog home so it won't wind up under a car tonight -- we'll call the number on its rabies tag in the morning.

This is our second loose animal experience in as many walks -- the last time was a cat that we mistakenly thought was adrift (old address on the collar tag). I hope this isn't a pattern.

Star Trek's a thesis

700 episodes? That's a lot of television watching....

Star Trek's a thesis - TV & Radio - Entertainment - theage.com.au

Trips north

I like researching other people's journeys, particularly to places we've been (such as Inuvik, NWT and Tuktoyaktuk, NWT). Here's one that I came across this evening, while posting photographs of our June, 2006 trip: Michael Larkin's Arctic Circle trip.

We made it!

Well, we made it safely back to Virginia. Sarah and Joe were off to continue their adventure, including a drive back to the Florida panhandle to get ready for a new school year.

What a trip! 

Rewards

It's time for a reward for a great day of hiking up and down Mt Riley, and all around Haines. 

 

Bald eagle on the wing

 

Quiet time on Mt Riley

 

 

 

 

Sarah and Taiya Inlet

 

 

Looking down Lynn Canal

 

Taiyasanka Harbor and Taiya Inlet

Taiyasanka Harbor is center, left and Taiya Inlet (the approach to Skagway) is center, right. 

Katzehin River mouth

This is where the Katzehin River drains into Lynn Canal. The photograph is taken from the top of Mt Riley. 

Haines

Haines, from the top of Mt Riley. 

That's the Chilkat Inlet and Chilkat River behind me. 

Chilkat Restaurant and Bakery

This is one of our favorite places at which to eat when we're in Haines. 

IGA

It's a slow shopping day at the IGA. This is actually the back entrance, and the store really is open for another hour.