I was super excited for this trip. Dan was very bummed that I didn't take him. I promised him that we would go and visit..I promise!
My sister in law, Erin and I flew to Ketchikan, Alaska and stayed with Aunt Wendy and her family. The whole week was amazing. Well, first we visited Seattle, WA, then headed to Alaska. My Alaskan family are such great examples of how to raise a family. I was so impressed. My cousins are awesome also!
Here are the highlights:
Alaska Vacation--July 23-29th, 2013
Tuesday, July 23rd-Seattle
-took train in to downtown, walked down to Pike's Market.
-walked down to shoreline, sat in the yellow chairs, late afternoon, and someone asked us if we wanted, "ball weed". Saw the Ferris wheel and then walked on down the boardwalk/street to the Space needle.
-Visited the space needle, ate Mt. Rainer Sundae, saw chihuly art. It was a clear day so we could see all around.
-Saw a protest and saw people dancing (Lindy Hop) at the plaza.
-Very HILLY!
-Ate dinner at Sharp's
Wednesday, July 24th-Alaska, Ketchikan
-arrived in Ketchikan and is was drizzling and a little chilly.
-Took the ferry across to Ketchikan. (about 5 mins.) Wendy picked us up and we went to the Pubic Library with her, Cooper and Preston.
-Went to wendy's and ate lunch.
-That night we took Preston to scouts and Wendy took us to the dock where all the cruise ships dock. Luckily, no cruises there so we could see the town. --Posed under the official sign and then walked down Creek Street. She took us down south a bit too.
-arrived in Ketchikan and is was drizzling and a little chilly.
-Took the ferry across to Ketchikan. (about 5 mins.) Wendy picked us up and we went to the Pubic Library with her, Cooper and Preston.
-Went to wendy's and ate lunch.
-That night we took Preston to scouts and Wendy took us to the dock where all the cruise ships dock. Luckily, no cruises there so we could see the town. --Posed under the official sign and then walked down Creek Street. She took us down south a bit too.
Thursday, July 25th
-woke up really early to go fishing.
-out their kitchen window we saw some killer whales in the ocean.
-Out on the boat, the weather was beautiful, calm seas and clear skies.
-we saw porpoises a far out. Far out also saw a spouting of a humpback whale.
-We brought luck to the boat and they caught 11 halibut. One was even 50 lbs. Blood and guts filled the deck, we choose to stay inside the cabin :)
-that night we had fresh halibut. DELICIOUS! Best is blackened. Also tried fried and breaded halibut and crab. Hum...not so sure about crab.
-woke up really early to go fishing.
-out their kitchen window we saw some killer whales in the ocean.
-Out on the boat, the weather was beautiful, calm seas and clear skies.
-we saw porpoises a far out. Far out also saw a spouting of a humpback whale.
-We brought luck to the boat and they caught 11 halibut. One was even 50 lbs. Blood and guts filled the deck, we choose to stay inside the cabin :)
-that night we had fresh halibut. DELICIOUS! Best is blackened. Also tried fried and breaded halibut and crab. Hum...not so sure about crab.
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| Not so sure about crab. |
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| Yummy seafood! |
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| Rock fish |
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| Hard work pulling from the bottom of the ocean |
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| A little to big! |
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| view from the boat |
Friday, July 26th
-slept in.
-Went to the beach (Refuge Cove) and saw all the sea animals at negative tide.
-Took Cooper to work, saw Clover Pass dock, Taylor's work place, Knudsen Dock
-visited Wendy's classroom
-and then drove to the end of the road. North side.
-At the end of the road we saw a beautiful waterfall at Settler's Cove.
-ran errands with Wendy, we went to the postal office, the dump-Erin saw a bear running down the trash, and visited the City park. Also, saw a school with the playground under the school.
-watched the movie, 42 with Jackie Robinson and made paper flowers for her classroom.
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| Alaskan beach |
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| Look close, how many are there? |
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| Settler's cove |
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| Cuz (Taylor) at his work) |
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| Erin and I at a beautiful waterfall |
| Saturday, July 27th -took Cooper to work -saw Totem poles at Totem bight State park -went to town and saw the lumberjack show (local special cost) -walked around with all the cruise ship passengers and bought souvenirs. -wend to Walmart - Alaska Sea Cycling at Historic Ward Cove. Saw lots of seals, crab pots and the 78 million dollar navy ship prototype. Perfect afternoon with beautiful weather. even cycled under the ship. -returned to Wendy's and ate dinner and played wii with Preston and Taylor.  |
| Sea Kayaking--the BEST EVER! |
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| Most peaceful place full of seals |
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| YUCK! I won't touch it! |
-went to church, locals made the building with local wood
-tried salmon dip
-walked around ward lake, found watermelon berries and can tell what salmon berries are.
-played rummicub and skipbo
-watched the other side of heaven
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| My awesome cousins! |
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| watermelon berries |
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