IN ALASKAN WATERS

WE were awakened this morning to the sound of clangs and bangs and a seaplane taking off as the Ferry docked at 6:00 a.m. local time in the port of Ketchikan!  We were allowed off the Ferry for an hour, which got our feet (at least Paul’s and mine) onto Alaskan soil for the first time!

We’ve entertained ourselves with the magnificent views, some chatting with fellow travelers, lots of time on our respective electronics, and some “glassing” for wildlife both on shore and at sea!

Mom still enjoying the view and her iPad as we travel

Early this afternoon we sailed into heavy overcast, fog and light rain, which hasn’t made the scenery any less amazing, just occasionally harder to see!

WILDLIFE SPOTTING SO FAR...

 I took this one as much for the size of the tree floating by as for the gaggle of gulls riding it!

 Did you find the third one?

 Two trees, two eagles!

Unfortunately, the presence of these Sea Lions on the marker at Petersburg meant no Orcas in the area!

I’m posting late today because we didn't have internet when it was time to post. We plan to load our stuff into the van during the “open car deck” period around 8:00 p.m. and just stretch out on our bunks in our clothing, ready for the 2:30 a.m. “warning call” and subsequent docking at, YIKES, 3:15 a.m.

More from Juneau on Monday!