We're
off to Hyder, AK
on the Ferry today from Prince Rupert to Port Hardy
July 12, 2010
Monday
It's too early
for a flash
Showing our
ticket as well as our passport to enter the ferry
At staging
for the ferry
Totem Pole
Our ferry boat
A closer shot
of the boat
Staying out
of the rain for a moment
Riding down
the ramp
That is a very
large space
The strapping
down process (They furnish one large strap, and we brought some smaller
ones)
Double checking
our work
Checking in
with the Purser's office to get our cabin
Easing by a
container yard
Bud and Joy
Karen in line
for breakfast (about $8 to $10)
Breakfast
Checking to
make sure we're alright (Tanya)
You know you're
getting everything out of your vacation when you can sleep sitting upright
Some computer
work (but no internet)
Karen is the
photo queen
Rob is scouting
the boat
This is the
deck with all the cabins
The outside
view from the 5th deck
Jim and Rob
contemplating the day's activities
We went back
downstairs to doublecheck everything (They let us down for 15 minutes
every so many hours)
The back outside
deck
They were serving
a hot dog lunch outside today
Herman negotiating
the lunch while Bud counts his money to see if he has enough
Back deck scenery
The cabin bathroom
The cabin
The whole group
just chillin' in the evening