2.21.2017 update from Ketchikan

Ketchikan, the gateway to Alaska.  Self named.  It is the first port when coming up from the south.  We took a tour with a local in a 1955 Chevy with a very verbal woman.  We learned much about her life, accomplishments and everyone she has ever met, mostly famous people.  A big time name dropper.  She went totally gaga about two eagles in a tree.  Talked a lot about her Rotary chapter, the art scene in Ketchikan and much else.  But, we did learn a lot about totem poles and got to see a carver working.  Did you know that totem poles are not round?  The back side is carved out to keep the pole from rotting from the inside. 

After the tour we were dropped off at Creek Street where the old buildings are supported on poles and hang over the water.  Tourist trap shops, of course, but always interesting.  We just walked the length of Creek Street, snapping photos and then headed back to the ship.

Colleen & John