The San Juan Islands were covered in a blanket of fog this morning. We had breakfast while anchored off of Fossil Bay, the red bark of the Madrona trees peeking out from between fog banks. We set out early to kayak the calm bay and search the beach for fossils. Sucia Island greeted us with river otters, hairy woodpeckers, and trees adorned with sparkling spider webs. This island did not disappoint. After a beautiful morning ashore it was all aboard for our journey south to Seattle, bringing an end to a truly magical week in the Pacific Northwest.
10/2/2024
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National Geographic Venture
Alert Bay
This morning, National Geographic Venture cruised north to the tip of Vancouver Island through Seymour Narrows. It was a misty morning full of birds migrating south and Pacific white-sided dolphins bow-riding the ship. It was a great start to the morning. After a delicious brunch, guests disembarked to walk along the bay to the U’mista Cultural Centre. This is the First Nation’s homeland of the ‘Namgis Nation, who welcomed us with their regalia and museum, gifted with rich history and culture. It’s always a blessing to be welcomed into the hearts and spirits of this community and to witness their dances and songs in their big house potlatch ceremonies. After leaving the dock, National Geographic Venture cruised back south and saw humpback whales off in the foggy afternoon, along with gulls and seabirds galore. Thank you for joining us on another great day in the Pacific Northwest!
