Getting off the boat, we are right in town, very convenient! |
Boats and pontoon or sea planes are quite popular here. |
That's our ship at anchor with threatening skies above. |
Waiting in the rain for shops to open... |
Fun shops with local artisan's works everywhere. |
Eskimo art and native peoples sculptures abound. |
There were many different tribes of Indians in the area when the first Europeans came to gather fur and trap animals. |
Lodge house where ceremonies or potlachs are held. |
A studio where native carvers continue their craft creating and restoring totems. |
These totems are quite large, lots of work to create! |
Love the street names in this Alaskan town |
Details of animal figures adorning these poles. |
Birds, bears, and other animals are featured in this poles. |
Vivid colors can weather over time in this climate. |
Totems can represent a family or a village. |
what a nice place to visit Lin. I love the wooden carvings.
ReplyDeleteIt rained when we were in Ketchikan, too. Doesn't that town get more annual rain than any other U.S. Town/city?
ReplyDeleteI love looking at totems. I'm so glad you're enjoying your trip.
ReplyDeleteWe went to Totem Bight Historical Park as a cruise excursion out of Ketchikan. It was a beautiful park under sunny, blue skies. I'll have to find my photos of that trip 11 years ago. I remember how peaceful it was there away from the tourist crowds in town.
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