We arrived in Ketchikan by 6AM, after a long overnight trip in the fog. (Last night we looked out and couldn't see the flag on the bow. The big fog horn went every two minutes as required. ) It was clear of fog when we arrived in K., and we even had sunshine for a few minutes this afternoon. We have already gone on a tour of the fish hatcheries, seeing big, big salmon climbing up fish ladders to spawn. We also saw eagles with broken wings-they'll live out their days in a sanctuary, eating well and entertaining the tourists with their beauty. Then we were off to Totem Bight Park where we saw amazing totems and heard the folk tales that the Haida, Tlingit and other tribes use to explain the sun, salmon and other facts of nature. It was fun, but we passed on the required shopping in town. There are four(!) cruise ships in here, and we are the smallest. K. looks like any fishing town to me, but it got dressed up for the touristas who come between April 15 and Oct 1. That's it folks, and they still only have 14,000 people and a small marina.
Comments on this trip: It's after lunch, Jim has gone off to mail postcards, and I am catching up with email and my blog. We have noticed there are lots of really old people on this ship. (Even older than we are!) And, it looks to me like the women are doing better than the men. Lots of the guys look over the hill, but their wives are still hanging in there. I wonder if that is in the DNA or if we just take better care of ourselves. Lots of people have been married for many, many years; this morning a woman told me she is celebrating her 50th anniversary tomorrow. Some men have younger women with them, but I haven't seen any young men with old ladies! Of course, there are some women traveling together. One young woman obviously has her grandmother, and I applaud her for that. Last night was a formal night and they weren't as dressed up as the last cruise. Maybe it's because we are going to Alaska. There were some people in tuxes and long gowns, but not as much glitter. Last time I was open mouthed with awe at the amazing jackets and dresses that looked like Bob Mackie designed them. This cruise is quiet, too, with more people sitting around reading books and looking out the windows. We have even slowed down and plan a nap each day!! And, lots of people are on their third or even forth trip to Alaska. That must be a testimony to how people feel about this place.
I am looking out the windows and the Zaadam is leaving port on their way home to Seattle. They were on a 7day cruise. I'm getting hooked on this; I'm planning the next one! Cheers, we'll be thinking of you as we sail along. Leaving here at 5PM for Sitka. Jim and Virginia
Comments on this trip: It's after lunch, Jim has gone off to mail postcards, and I am catching up with email and my blog. We have noticed there are lots of really old people on this ship. (Even older than we are!) And, it looks to me like the women are doing better than the men. Lots of the guys look over the hill, but their wives are still hanging in there. I wonder if that is in the DNA or if we just take better care of ourselves. Lots of people have been married for many, many years; this morning a woman told me she is celebrating her 50th anniversary tomorrow. Some men have younger women with them, but I haven't seen any young men with old ladies! Of course, there are some women traveling together. One young woman obviously has her grandmother, and I applaud her for that. Last night was a formal night and they weren't as dressed up as the last cruise. Maybe it's because we are going to Alaska. There were some people in tuxes and long gowns, but not as much glitter. Last time I was open mouthed with awe at the amazing jackets and dresses that looked like Bob Mackie designed them. This cruise is quiet, too, with more people sitting around reading books and looking out the windows. We have even slowed down and plan a nap each day!! And, lots of people are on their third or even forth trip to Alaska. That must be a testimony to how people feel about this place.
I am looking out the windows and the Zaadam is leaving port on their way home to Seattle. They were on a 7day cruise. I'm getting hooked on this; I'm planning the next one! Cheers, we'll be thinking of you as we sail along. Leaving here at 5PM for Sitka. Jim and Virginia
No comments:
Post a Comment