John S.

I’ve stood on the dock staring at that ferry schedule wondering if I’d made a mistake. You’re probably doing the same right now.

I’ve stood barefoot on Yukevalo’s white sand at sunrise. And I’ve also missed the last boat back because nobody told me the schedule changed.

I’ve stood on Yukevalo Island’s black sand shore at sunrise. You’re probably wondering if it’s even worth the effort to get there. It is. But yeah.

What Is Yukevalo Island For? You’ve seen the name. You’ve heard the whispers. You’re tired of guessing. I asked that same question. Then I dug.

I looked at a map of Yukevalo Island and immediately doubted what I saw. Maps lie. Especially about width.

I’ve stood on the shore of Yukevalo Island and felt the wind cut straight through my jacket. It’s not on most maps. It’s not in your travel app.

You’ve heard the word Yukevalo. Maybe someone dropped it in a conversation. Maybe you saw it online and paused (what) the hell is that? I don’t blame you.