Ketchikan

Ketchikan is built at the base of the mountains. Population is about 14,000 and at least 100 jewelry stores. Why anyone would come to Alaska to buy jewelry made someplace else is beyond me.

We enjoyed walking around town and seeing the sites. A lot of the people on the ship went on excursions but there wasn't anything that interested us. We got out of town having spent only $20.

We left the dock around 3:00 and continued north. Goni and I swam in one of the pools then sat in the hot tub. Took a couple of naps and had dinner. Have seen a few whale snouts but no whales jumping out of the water.

For the evening we went to the 70's music and dance show. Then sat in a couple of lounges and listened to the music.

Haven't been able to upload pictures to the blog because I left the card reader at home. Plan to pick one up tomorrow in Juneau. In the mean time enjoy the self service portrait we took off the back of the boat as we left Ketchikan.