Hello from Ketchikann, Alaska! We finally got to go ashore today after 2 days of cruising. Went on a wildlife cruise on a 32-ft. boat and saw bear, seals, and bald eagles; but no whales! Disappointing, but what a day! This is truly God's country. They average 160" of rain/year but today was beautiful and sunny, approx. 60 degrees.
After our excursion (what the day trips are called), we walked Ketchikan. Very quaint town of 1300. They do have a school, a hospital, Safeway, and even a Wal-Mart. Most of the stores on the main street are full of kitchy souvenirs and canned salmon. Aubrey adventured on his own to a fishing ladder that is built to the side of a waterfall so salmon can get up Ketchikan Creek to spawn.
We have met 2 other couples from Lubbock. One of the women is a pediatric nurse at Covenant. We signed up for "anytime dining" so we eat dinner at a different table each meal. We have met people from Florida, Maine, Illinois, California, Colorado, England, and there are lots of Orientals onboard.
Hope all is well in Texas. ]
Love, J&A
Well there's the picture of Grandpa touching the bear's ass. He kinda looks scared!!! All is well here. We have gotten a few little showers but nothing to turn the sprinklers off for. Hope ya'll are having fun!
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT!!! I sent a copy to Cody's email. Everything is good here - We did Meghan's summer schedule and between Tennis tournaments, Tennis Camp, Fashion Camp, and our trip to Houston, her summer is filling up fast!!!! Ben got a job at Circle C Feeds by the house and yesterday was his first day. He absolutely LOVES it!! He will be going by ya'lls place to mow today or tomorrow and ride LG again.
ReplyDeleteKeep the stuff coming!!
Love ya!!
Jo Lynne & Cody!!