The Nishimura (西村) family arrived from New York ready to embrace their Alaska Dream!  Fishing for salmon (サモン) and other Alaska fish, experiencing nature, looking for wildlife and chasing the Aurora Borealis (オローラ).  Under sunny skies of an indian summer here on the Kenai River with temps reaching well into the 70’s, they enjoyed hours of fishing and despite a brief slowdown in silver salmon fishing, they caught 3 other species including Dolly Varden (いわな), Pink Salmon with fresh salmon eggs (いくら), and even a rare Sheefish.  We all enjoyed a neighborhood fish fry and added King & Red Salmon Sashimi, Fresh Salmon Caviar, Roasted Silver Salmon skins (courtesy of the Fujiwara family), Coconut Pink & Red salmon with Thai chili sauce along with Tropical Cocktails courtesy of neighborhood semi-pro bartender Lonnie! Does it get any better? どうもありがとうございましたどうもありがとうございました西村さんたち!20160831_180527.jpg20160831_180530.jpg