After about two hours of relatively easy walking we arrived at Sankin Beach. A few days prior we had tried to land the skiff on the beach to do some beachcombing but the waves were too rough. Today however the shore was peaceful. We scared away a large raft of harlequins and black scoters and then found ourselves quite alone. We had hoped to see some of the caribou that we imagine must live around the protected valley but there was no sign of them.
Sankin Island
After a short rest, the clouds began to quickly descend from the north so we headed down the beach for some speedy beachcombing as the snow started to fall.
We had a truly fabulous beachcombing experience. I have been searching the beaches for signs of the Japanese glass floats and on this day there it was, right on the edge of the rocks piled high from the tide. Happy Day! Amongst the plethora of whale bones we also found a piece of petrified wood and a large (whale?) tooth. Not to mention some great driftwood slabs which I have been using as canvas for painting.
Heading up to the Palisades with Sankin Beach already far behind us.
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