Fourth of July 07/18/2025

 

This is where Gus “hides” when he feels that a departure is going to take place. That’s a port in the back cabin where we sleep. As soon as the engine starts up though, he prefers to roost on his cushion in the cockpit.

Gus is wearing his harness in this photo, but he doesn't always have it on. He knows when we are underway, he is not allowed out, he can be down below in the boat, or in the cockpit, no wandering the decks. If he gets a wild hair, and insists on being out, he gets a leash attached to him, which will remind him of his manners. 

We moved from one side of Sokolof Island to the other, in order to see the July 3rd fireworks. Wrangell does them on the night of the 3rd, because they use the cruise ship dock for set up, and lighting. Then the crew can enjoy the 4th with their families, and the cruise ship dock is used for the boat races on the 4th. Clear as mud? Good.

Wrangell is about 6 miles away, and we had a good view.

Dusk, and lights of the community are coming on.

Not a great photo, but you get the idea, we had a good view of the fireworks, and none of the crowds, bugs, or remaining smoke haze.

The next day, we arrived Wrangell, added more fresh veggies to the larder, picked up our new part, had some good dinners with friends, both local and transient, and headed back out.

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