Day 3
Entering the Gulf of Alaska
Pilot boat has just left the Norwegian Star a much bigger cry ship and is heading to collect out pilots.
The explorers lounge on deck 20 with a warming gas fire.
Alaskan Gulf sunset
Day 5
After breakfast we played cards on our balcony while watching the world pass by. Aussie Koala beat tree in the common Tenders preparing to transport us to the town of Wrangell Obvious tidal range area Drive boat along side the pier on high tide, wait for the tide to fall now boat rests of rails have until the next high tide to work on the hull. Chief Shakes long house Weathered totem poles storage Three Frog Shame totem Three women from the tribe were arranged to marry but ran away to be with their lovers and brought shame on their clan. Petroglyph Beach Ellen in the foreground Ship in the background Our guide sprays water on a rock to highlight the Petroglyph ( carving). The afternoon was spent aboard a jet boat on the Stikine River Left hand on the throttles. Right hand on the stick Push forward turn left Pull back turn right. Very precise movements required when travelling at between 35 and 50 mph for 3 and a half hours. Rivers delta Harbour ...
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