Calkid

Once we had cleared Creek Street, my parents took a few minutes to rest on one of the benches right next to the bridge that spans the creek and divides it from the main Small Boat Harbor. I took a bunch more photos of Dolly's House and spots along the Creek from our location on the other side, but I won't post any more on here as the spots weren't different, just the perspective. One thing that was cool was this sign right next to the bridge which not only shows the species of Pacific Salmon found in the area, but also has a live viewing camera under the bridge so that you can see the salmon when they are making their runs up the Creek - very cool when the fish are in!

 

 

 

 

 

 

The group refreshed, when continued back towards where we got off the bus to complete the loop - plus we weren't sure where the next closest bus stop was besides that one! It turned out to be right behind us across the bridge and just past the start of the Creek Street boardwalk entrance, but we didn't know that at the time! While on our way to the stop, I spied this gentleman ahead of us, walking along with his fresh catch...

 

 

 

 

 

 

The bus stop was across the street where the fisherman was walking, but before I crossed over, I went to grab another shot of the tall totem pole that was near the north start to Creek Street since the sun was out and the skies were a bit clearer than when we first went by.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I went scouting to look for another bus stop on the other side of the road, but missed it by a block. So, after a few minutes we headed back to our original goal, the stop we got off at, since we knew it would come by there again, and my parents weren't up for the walk back to the ship. I stopped and got some ice cream, so I was lagging behind a bit, but it allowed me to get a shot of our bus stop to show how close it was to the big totem pole, the north entrance to Creek Street, and the Cape Fox funicular on the hill beyond.

 

 

 

Bev & Mom in the lower right-hand corner at the bus stop...

 

 

 

 

 

 

The totem pole & funicular

 

 

 

 

 

 

A few short minutes later, the bus came along and we hooped on board. We ended up passing the south end of Creek Street again and taking a left and running up the hillside to Totem Heritage Center where the route ended and headed back down to Creek Street and then back to the ship. We hopped off the bus and got my parents pointed back towards the ship (pretty easy as you can see!), while we planned on exploring the downtown waterfront and shops before we finished up our last port of call.

 

 

 

 

 

 

L.J.

Hi L.J.

Been enjoying your stories and pictures. I was surprised to see your blog going into 2013. I'm glad as my Radiance trip is coming up in May.

I have a question regarding Ketchikan and getting to Creek Street. Is it walking distance from the port? If not, did you happen to notice if the bus was wheelchair accessible? I use a mobility scooter to get around town. My legs aren't as strong as they use to be.

Thanks again for all the info.

Me either but they sure are good. The perfect amount of cake without being too much. Here in Colorado they have cupcake trucks that sell cupcakes for $5 each! I'm in the wrong business....:o

Wow, we only sell them for $4. Not bad for L.A.:rolleyes: