We ate quite well when we were out camping in the parks. Emilie, our guide, did all the cooking and she made some excellent meals. I think cooking is one of her specialties.

Our first breakfast in Gates is in the first photo. We had Kodiak pancakes with blueberries and raspberries baked inside and yogurt, maple syrup, and pecans on top. We also had fresh coffee, bacon, and grapes.

Lunch on our second day was out on the gravel spit during our long hike that day. We had dark chocolate, smoked salmon, dried mango, cashews, chocolate balls, Gouda cheese, crackers, creme cheese, and chocolate bark. I commend Emilie for providing such a balanced meal which really helped keep up my energy level.

Our second breakfast in Gates is in the third photo. We had bagels, salmon, yogurt, blueberries, grapes, and fresh coffee.

Breakfast in Kobuk Valley is in the fourth photo. We had croissant French toast which was stuffed with cream cheese and covered with raspberry sauce, plus bacon and coffee.

It was raining harder than usual at lunch time on our last day in Kobuk Valley. I suggested we hike into the woods to get some protection from the trees. We did that and ate in a beautiful and densely carpeted place that looked like some leprechauns must be living there.

Why no photos of our dinners? Good question. I guess I was just too hungry and too tired by dinner to think about taking photos. But our dinners were very good.