Tides Inn Petersburg

Some wild life and views from a nice walk along the water. A bald eagle flew right over our heads carrying a fish. While taking another photo of an eagle sitting on a pier, there was a mink spying at us & I thought he was going to nip my ankles!

The ferry from Sitka to Petersburg was a long ride—10 hours. It was rainy, cloudy, foggy—once we couldn't even see the water the fog was so thick. Not a good trip for seeing the scenery, but the whales were unbelievable. We were constantly getting up for sightings—lots ...

... a surprise because we were actually expecting the water pump tomorrow. We were more than ready to bug out of not-so-beautiful Ketchikan, so we topped of the water tanks and hurried off to the fuel dock. Our route to the fuel dock was apparently right where seaplanes were landing because two passed over us very, very low. I’m sure they are used to boats on the runway due to all the traffic and nothing on the chart showing where the seaplanes land. We filled ...

... an adventurous trip to Siberia. We very much enjoyed their company. On the way to the campground we encountered a few Sitka black-tailed deer; since we are accustomed to white-tailed deer, it seemed worth showing one. And we took a walk along the Blind River Rapids trail; I know it doesn't look much like rapids in the picture, but the salmon were running in it, and we watched a bear cub -- too distant for a good picture -- catch one.

... Trail certainly was an enjoyable way to spend the day and experience the Alaska bush. After a hike there is nothing like getting into a small boat and visiting a glacier through ice strewn waters. Yummy, yummy, and yummy!

... and the afternoon was spent at the stern of the ship enjoying the scenery and the warm sunshine. Some hunchback whales put on another show. We listened to a session about the bird - Raven and to top off the day we had dinner with the captain. He is Swiss, has a good sense of humour and is marrying a Spanish girl in a few weeks. He has been to Mackay on a ship. A truly indescribable day floating amongst the ice towards the face of a glacier.

... the birds, 'Iggy', in the SF zoo within the year) Also in another part of the flight center they had 2 ravens (not really a raptor- but still taken under the Eagis of the RRC) and a Red Tailed Hawk. Also we were treated to a short talk where Forest and Sitka (Forrest is the dude, Sitka is the bird) answered questions for a tour bus from the cruise ship. This was one instance where it was nice to have the cruise ship folks around, since I doubt they ...

... and other stupidness, but damned if I was gonna quit when I could see it. Fortunately I was protected from the elements by my sweat soaked Steeler t-shirt and a pair of jeans. I'm sure that Jon Krakaur was looking down from The League of Outdoor Emergencies with a smile on his face and visions of a new book deal dancing in his head. I hit the top, sat down on an outcrop and ate the three pieces of soggy quesadilla left over from mom's dinner the night ...

... There was a "bartender needed" sign down the block and I very seriously considered it. Still am, I guess. It's a gorgeous sunny day today and our waitress says they don't get too many of these. I should be out there taking advantage. Oh well. They should call any minute and then I'll get it done and get outside. So that's all on today. I'll add more if there are adventures had after the thing.

We arrive in Ketchikan, we are met on shore by are fishing guide, we get all of our gear on...boots,rain pants and jackets. It been drizzling off and on all day. Connor catches the first fish but it not what you eat so it's released. Parker catches a huge ...