May 14th, 2009

You meet the most interesting people at the Raptor Center. Today I met a retired policeman that has been living as a nomad for the past 6 years. All he has brought with him was his truck and pull behind trailer. Traveling solo he’s driven all over the U.S. and has visited many foreign countrys. Alaska was his last stop before he heads home, wherever home may be I wish him luck.

I also had the privilege of taking a older couple from Australia on a tour. At first I had no idea If they even spoke English because all they seem to say was “Oh and Aha” while nodding to everything I said. Curious I asked them where they were from and they told me about themselves. I was fascinated to hear that the wife worked at a kangaroo rehabilitation park that took in orphaned joeys and other injured animals. We went on to talk about kangaroo burgers and her hobby farm where she often feeds wild kangaroos right out of her hand. She tolded me that she has never wanted children because animals are better. I still chuckle when thinking about her and how full of fire she was. She said her mother is still upset at her because she always wanted grandchildren. The lady told her mother that that was her own fault because she should of had more children! I love it!



The cruse ships make Sitka look small. Bring in a few more of them and every person in town could all cruse away. It’s neat to watch these ships grow small in the distance.