The Shumagins have had some beautiful summer weather the last few days. I had to get the camera out today while kite flying with Lisa to show proof that the sun does come out here occasionally.
The sampling schedule has been dark and early lately. One nice thing about it, we are free to enjoy the awesome weather.
Kite flying has become one of our favorite ways to spend the afternoons out here. Sand Point isn't particularly known as a windy place, but there are plenty of opportunities to catch an updraft off the cliffs.
I wish I could share with everyone the incredible scent of the Aleutians in summer. Though treeless, the islands are so lush with vegetation the air is heavy with the peppery smell of pushkie, the sweet smell of wild geranium and brush alder, and the clean smell of the salty ocean.
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