Thursday August 30, 2007
We arrived in Ketchikan at 1:30 in the rain. It is mostly drizzle, but rain nonetheless. There were three other ships in port with us, but the shops never seem to run out of merchandise.
Stacy and Shannon went on a sea kayak trip for 3 hours. They were rained on, but not terribly wet because they had the proper clothing. Shannon said it was very hard work as “the seas aren’t exactly glass, you know”. They saw lots of eagles and enjoyed their ride.
Pam didn’t get to go on her float plane trip today – it was cancelled due to the wind and rain and visibility. She ended up doing a zip line and said she was scared at the beginning but like the adventure. She does have a picture, but it will have to wait until tomorrow as I can’t find her or her camera right now!
Eileen, Mom and I didn’t do very much this morning and when we docked in Ketchikan, Eileen and I went out to find the Silver Thimble Quilt store. We came out empty handed and just couldn’t quite understand how that happened. Could it be possible that we finally have everything? We will have to check our stash when we get home. We called home to find out that the temps were soaring and we are about 60 degrees F here – we both decided that we are glad that we are here! We were off the ship for about an hour and a half and came back to the ship and then the heavy rain started.
The casino has been closed all day because we are still in port, however as we are set to sail in a few minutes, the jingling should start soon! I know mom is ready to play the little machine with the squirrel and the money tree. That has been a favourite for all of us on this trip!
Well, nothing more to report – no great wins – yet – I’ll let you know tomorrow!
Ciao
We arrived in Ketchikan at 1:30 in the rain. It is mostly drizzle, but rain nonetheless. There were three other ships in port with us, but the shops never seem to run out of merchandise.
Stacy and Shannon went on a sea kayak trip for 3 hours. They were rained on, but not terribly wet because they had the proper clothing. Shannon said it was very hard work as “the seas aren’t exactly glass, you know”. They saw lots of eagles and enjoyed their ride.Pam didn’t get to go on her float plane trip today – it was cancelled due to the wind and rain and visibility. She ended up doing a zip line and said she was scared at the beginning but like the adventure. She does have a picture, but it will have to wait until tomorrow as I can’t find her or her camera right now!
Eileen, Mom and I didn’t do very much this morning and when we docked in Ketchikan, Eileen and I went out to find the Silver Thimble Quilt store. We came out empty handed and just couldn’t quite understand how that happened. Could it be possible that we finally have everything? We will have to check our stash when we get home. We called home to find out that the temps were soaring and we are about 60 degrees F here – we both decided that we are glad that we are here! We were off the ship for about an hour and a half and came back to the ship and then the heavy rain started.
The casino has been closed all day because we are still in port, however as we are set to sail in a few minutes, the jingling should start soon! I know mom is ready to play the little machine with the squirrel and the money tree. That has been a favourite for all of us on this trip!
Well, nothing more to report – no great wins – yet – I’ll let you know tomorrow!
Ciao
1 comment:
Hi you all,
Thank you for thinking of me on my birthday. Joan said you had called and were enjoying warm weather! Great although today seemed to be a bit dismal. I am glad you are all having so much fun and seeing so many different things. Mom looks like she is enjoying the balcony and the glacier and that is just what should happen!
Today we were over to Duncan and spent the day looking at Lee and Shannon's Farm and bringing back a cooler full of vegetables. I think they have found the spot they had always wanted.
Hugs to you all and I look forward to having you all back here tired but filled with news.
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