Chignik to Sand Point

Chignik, AK

We arrived in the small village of Chignik just before lunch.  Chignik is still on the Alaska Peninsula, so part of the continental US (not an island) but there are no roads to the town.  We learned today that in these small villages, the ferry riders get off and go explore the town, while the town gets on the ferry and eats at the restaurant!  There was a small donut shop in town, run out of someone’s home, and we got some fresh, still warm donuts then walked around the town a bit.  I think Chignik is primarily a fishing village.  

Mmmm...snacks.

I didn't investigate to see if this store was for real, or just a mocking sign...

Another view of Chignik.  Not many roads, but some fun boardwards to explore.

Colorful nets

Weathered building on the Chignik pier.

More colorful nets.

Some mountains of the Alaska Peninsula in the distance

Beautiful scene in the evening, such a calm ocean.

Between Chignik and the next stop (Sand Point) we passed Castle Cape - a pretty rocky point that is also a major landmark for the local sea condition forecasts.  

Pretty scenery along the way.

Castle Cape, in black and white.

This is how we spent a lot of time on the boat - hanging out and playing cards.

We also saw some small whales (minke?) and an orca in the distance.  We didn’t get to Sand Point until pretty late at night, but did get off and walk around a bit.  Most of these ports we’ll also stop at on the way back, so there’s another chance to see them all.  So far the seas have been very calm and the weather nice, and mostly sunny.  Tonight there were some clouds in the distance as we approached Sand Point, which made for some interesting pictures.

Pretty clouds approaching sunset and near Sand Point.