Blog #26

Today, my family and some family friends went to Weaver Creek to observe the sockeye salmons' return to their mother rivers to spawn. Prior to our departure, I checked out some videotapes and books on the return of the sockeye salmon, and learned many interesting facts. I now know that the number of salmon returning each year peaks every four years, and this year is one of those peak years. We drove for two hours to Weaver Creek, and arrived at the spawning site around noon. We observed the salmon leaping over the man-made dams, and many others getting overwhelmed by the current. By observing the difficulties the salmon must overcome in order to go to the spawning site, I was greatly inspired, and reflected upon many real-life situations that I will encounter that are very similar to those encountered by the salmon. Eventual success is always preceded by hard work and great efforts. I wish we could go to Adams River and witness an even grander salmon return.
Returning from Weaver Creek, we stopped at futureshop to checkout the new computer I will be getting. Unfortunately, we arrived just too late. We will be going there again tomorrow noon to get my new computer! Sweet!