Ketchikan

We pulled into the small port of Ketchikan on a wet but warm morning. Getting off the ship early, we explored Creek Street and marvelled at all the Pink salmon returning – and the opportunistic seals enjoying the fishy feast.

Fish!
Creek Street

Continuing down the “married man’s path,” we watched fish go up the ladder and through the rapids.

So many fish!

A local park had an anthropology museum we had seen previously, but Jen always gets chills from the “Raven and the Fog Woman” pole, which she studied in Brownies.

Raven and the fog woman pole
The Tlingit telling of the story

Returning through the non-tourist part of town, we split – Jen returned to the ship for lunch, a hot shower, and some time to paint. Dave walked the waterfront the other direction, to the fisher’s wharf.

Creek street in pen and watercolour
Sea life at the docks

This afternoon holds art class for Jen and sketching and French practice for Dave. after dinner is the Orange party – more dancing shall ensue!

Our ship
Town from the ship
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2 responses to “Ketchikan”

  1. Kristy Meents Avatar
    Kristy Meents

    Oh wow, another adventure! You guys are having quite the year.
    Dave, you’re learning French?! That’s amazing!

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    1. Jennifer Pelletier Avatar

      It is quite the year! We feel very lucky.

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