Icy Strait Point

Today was tender service (ferried by lifeboat) to shore in the town of Hoonah. Since we had no excursions planned, we slept in a bit and grabbed breakfast on the ship before heading ashore. While sitting there we saw some killer whales through the window.

There wasn’t much once we got to shore. A couple of very nice nature trails with amazing views. We checked them out and sat by the water and saw some whales playing around. This pic is of a humpback (I think). This strange photo is of the longest zip line in the world…at least that is what we were told. We talked about going on it, but never did.

We then walked into the town of Hoonah. They wanted $8 for a shuttle ride to town…only one and a half miles away. The town wasn’t very impressive. Not much at all to see or do, but the walk was nice. We ended up taking the shuttle back, but at a reduced price.

Before tendering back to the ship I had a whole steamed Dungeness crab for lunch…very tasty. I just wish they served it with butter and not margarine…oh well.

We sailed at 4:00 or so. Jane laid out by the pool for a bit (it was forecast to be 85 degrees!) and later we took naps before dinner.

More chicken breast for Jane. She also had a salad of some interesting dried and fresh fruits. I had wild mushroom pastry with truffles and demi glaze and a cup of chicken corn chowder. For my entrée I had Tournedos Rossini. When I ordered it our waiter Anwar said, “You no like lobster?” I took that as a challenge and got the lobster entrée as well. Both were pretty good. Baked Alaska and assorted petit fours for dessert. They did a big show and parade through the dining room with the Baked Alaskas. Very nice show.

Pretty much off to bed after that.