Today we celebrated the summer solstice in Haines, Alaska. We’ve seen diverse landscapes, extraordinary sightings and unique sounds, and they’ve provided great inspiration for photography and our individual contemplations.
Our youngest travelers were invited to share some of their reflections with you – these are their contributions.
Polar Bears
Elias Wilson, age 10
White, furry, sharp teeth
Floating, swimming, eating, basking, playing and sleeping
I am envious of their survival in the cold climate
Sea bears.
Alaska
Riley Reid, age 12
I was up in Alaska with not much to lose
When I spotted a moose wearing shoes.
There was also a bear climbing a spruce,
eating salmon with blackberry juice.
We saw 20,000 otters and met a Tlingit potter
With a wolf as her daughter.
Hopefully I inspired you to go to Alaska,
It is an amazing trip I highly promise ya!
Mar
Nina Adrian, age 11
El mar es un lugar
Donde tu puedes andar.
Con las nurtias a tu lado
Y tu como un helado.
Aveces frio, aveces caliente
Pero nonce ardiente.
Puedes nadir y nadir
Pero el final nunca encontrar
Solo los que tienen valor
Encontraran el amor
El amor que existe
En este escondite.
