Ethereal mists shrouded the high hilltops surrounding the entrance to Juneau, Alaska’s harbor. Our ship glided across smooth water. Ribbon-like waterfalls wound their way down the steep hillsides. Clouds veiled the top of the waterfalls, adding to the otherworldly feeling. Hemmed in by mountains and water, Juneau can only be reached by ship or plane. … More You Can’t Get There From Here
Before we left the ship at Ketchikan we were given a brochure with a small map. The purpose seemed to be to make certain we could find our way to all the jewelry stores. Apparently diamonds and Tanzanite are the things to buy in Ketchikan. Well maybe not just jewelry. A few art galleries were … More Prepare to Shop
Our bus-tour-driver-guide took us to Potlatch Park. The park was built on the old fishing grounds of the Tlingit tribe. Along with the Tlingit, the Haida and Tsimshian also play a part in the community. One of Ketchikan’s many names is: Native American Capital of Alaska. Another Ketchikan name: Rain Capital of the U.S. (They … More Ketchikan —City of Many Names
On Tuesday our ship arrived at Ketchikan. Our bus-tour-driver-guide, Brian regaled us with humorous stories of Alaska in general and Ketchikan in particular. Brian pointed out the multi-level wooden stairs that climbed the steep hillsides. The first houses in Ketchikan were built near the sea. As the town’s population grew, homes were built on the … More Catching Ketchikan Humor
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