Karyn's Day: The Ferry to Wrangell

Monday morning after our scenic bike ride, we returned the bikes and prepared to wander Haines until the ferry departed at 5.30pm. We found the cutest coffee shop that had only just opened that day for "the season." Its feature was a variety of scones and pastries made by the male college student behind the counter.This was his summer job! We then went to the Museum across the road and had a fun time talking to the young intern ( again there for the summer) and the not much older curator. Time flew and we then met the manager of the units we had been staying at, who drove us to the ferry terminus ( remember, no taxis!).

This is our last ferry trip and this one is for 36 hrs. We have a small but adequate cabin and having both slept well last night, the beds are comfy. This large ferry has about 50 passengers on board...a minuscule number. I am currently sitting in what used to be the bar ( suspect that it may have been abused in the past and that is why it is closed ) and I have it to myself. Snow-capped mountains are drifting passed on both sides. I spent the afternoon on the deck in the sunshine away from the breeze. Lorraine read in the lounge, perhaps sharing it with 10 other people. We had a stopover in Sitka in the morning and we walked to a National Park to stretch the legs. The forests are so mossy and lush.

We arrive in Wrangell at 4.30 am and our hostess at the B n B is meeting us! Think we will be going straight back to bed. Will let you know! Cheers K