standing totem poles in the world , and they are carved by local artists .
Ketchikan is famous for rain , but we had a beautiful day to shop , sightsee , and enjoy the local music and culture . We perused Creek Street , a quaint row of former brothel houses , now home to shops and restaurants . The buildings are built over the creek itself where salmon come to spawn and seals can be seen enjoying the bounty .
Finally , on day seven , we spent the entire day at sea watching for whales and enjoying Haida Gwaii as we slowly made our way back to Vancouver . Dolphins swam alongside the ship for several minutes , appearing and disappearing beneath the cold dark water .
Tired and over-fed , our suitcases decidedly heavier , we disembarked in Vancouver on the final morning with memories of Alaska to last a lifetime .
Camp Skagway . Photo TK
Skagway . Photo TK
Since retiring as an optometrist , Jane enjoys travelling , exploring , and learning about other cultures . Like many others , she ’ s looking forward to getting back out in the world . news & views SUMMER 2022 | 37