Our Trip to Washington State, Part III

Friday, June 15 – Tillicum Village, salmon roast

Today, I’m taking a 45 minute boat ride (one way) to Tillicum Village on Blake Island. There, I had time to wonder around the village a bit before going inside for the salmon feast. They roast salmon around large hot fires. They stack the wood up evenly, then lay the salmon out flat where it is quickly roasted with the open fire.

This is all served, along with many other dishes, in a big hall. During lunch, a performance is given of the different dances of the Tillicum Indian heritage. It was simply amazing and was probably one of the most outstanding moments in my life that I will remember.

After the lunch and performance, I was able to talk to one of the Indians who routinely roasts the fish. I also had time to stroll along the trails of the island before leaving for Seattle. I wanted to miss the boat and get the next one at 7:30, but Kent was expecting me for dinner.

Here are a few photos from that day.

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