Alaska - Day 5 - Ketchikan

Our first port of call was Ketchikan, Alaska.  We were greeted by drizzle and on and off again rain showers.  We had booked a small group photo excursion which included a few of the sights in and around town.  Picking the right excursions can certainly make a difference and unfortunately this one, along with a few others that we picked were underwhelming.

Our first stop was to Creek Street which used to be the red light district of Ketchikan.  

We missed the salmon run by a few weeks but we saw a few swimming in the stream.  This harbour seal was patrolling the river looking for lunch.  By the look of him I think he had caught a few himself. 

One of the former brothels.

Our next stop was a small park just outside of town which in addition to many beautiful flowers was the home to many native artifacts.  We even saw a new totem pole that had just been carved.  

Notice the heavy growth on the roof. 

This sculpture greeted us in the town square as we departed the boat.  

Never seen houses on top of a tunnel.  There was a road around the tunnel which met up on the other side.  

Our ship got to park right downtown.  

The first 3 or 4 blocks of the town are built on top of the water.

Back on board and headed to our next port of call.  Juneau.