Sullivan Bay Day Two

Early morning came and went with no departure. Once again, Chef and I woke on our own rather than to the sound of roaring engines. Early in the trip, I dreaded those engines, as they often came at about 5:00 or 6:00 am when I was deep asleep. Now that we are officially behind schedule, I’m sad to wake on my own.

Once again, the weather predicted rough seas, so the group decided to stay put for another day. People were great about making lemonade out of lemons. Sanctuary loaded 20 or so people on board and traveled to a nearby area for a beautiful hike to a mountain lake. Margo Wood, another resident on Sanctuary who knows this area inside and out, spoke to the group about places to visit beyond Wrangell, or on their return from Wrangell. And one boat organized a cocktail (or docktail) party. Everyone turned out with drinks and snacks and had a blast.


I stayed back at Sullivan Bay during the hike and tried to connect with the three marinas we are scheduled to visit next. Only one returned my email and confirmed that they received my message. So, I’m hoping that the others also got the word.

Chef had requested some groceries from a store on another island, and those were delivered today right after the hike. Chef was loaded up with about 15 Ibs of chicken, which she hopes will last her until the end of the trip.

Chef made an amazing dinner after the docktail party and we were joined by the guys from “the bar” for the meal. After we ate, we headed back over the “the bar” to watch a movie. Just as we arrived there, one of the locals Leesha came by and sat with us for an hour or so and chatted about the area. Leesha was Chef’s grocery contact, so Chef was very pleased to see her.

After the movie, we headed back to crew quarters and once again stowed everything in anticipation of (and with hope for) an early morning departure.


This is the staff's typical state of being (from the left, Fran, Chef and Buck).