Arrived in the harbor in Bodø this morning around 11am. And not a moment too soon… This has been a trying week. As you all know, I’m not the most social guy around. In fact, I might even qualify as a misanthrope. (“The hell you say,” you reply…) But even a saint might have been tried this past week. That’s not to say there weren’t great moments. There were. There was even some connecting going on — AFTER a stupendous…
Polar Bear at anchor in the Nevelsfjord near Eidet Another 3-4am anchor watch. But again, truth be told: the peace and quiet (snoring from throughout the boat notwithstanding) of an anchor watch is worth it. I went for my longed-for hike yesterday afternoon. It was great to stretch my legs and the scenery on shore was lovely (and again, very Alaska-esque). Spongy bog and muskeg terrain made for a slog, and between the countless watercourses wending their way down from…
18 June0245On a 2-3am anchor watch. An anchor watch entails sitting around while everyone else sleeps, making sure the boat doesn’t drag its anchor and move on its own into a perilous situation. Sounds dreadfully dull and, if we’re being honest here, it’s all that and more. Except this anchor watch. Anchored up in a bay called, I believe, Mannbåen, about 13 miles northeast of Bodo. We motored here yesterday after an invasion of nine guests (eight Scots who are…