Tag: Alaskan Dream
Alasaka Day 3: Kasaan
We got off the boat in Kasaan and joined a walking tour with one of the 54 inhabitants on that Island. That young man who is a totem carver led us into the beautiful dense rain forest. He, to our surprise, joined the community… Continue Reading “Alasaka Day 3: Kasaan”
Alaska Day 3: Thorne Bay with floating houses
In the morning mist, our boat was sailing into the narrow Thorne Bay. Many miles before the actual small town, isolated floating homes appeared here and there on the shore. Sort of stationary but still movable houses, built on a raft made out of… Continue Reading “Alaska Day 3: Thorne Bay with floating houses”
Alaska Day 2: Metlakatla
Metlakatla is an official Indian reservation located about twenty six kilometers south of Ketchikan. The Native American’s rich cultural and artistic traditions, which were dramatically disturbed by European conquers in North America, are thankfully still maintained in this small city of around fourteen hundred… Continue Reading “Alaska Day 2: Metlakatla”
Alaska Day 2: Misty Fjords Kayaking
After leaving Ketchikan, the feeling of being far away from civilization came upon us fast. To our surprise, we were heading south, making a detour to the “Misty Fjords National Monument Wilderness Area”. The place is as great as its name. After a few… Continue Reading “Alaska Day 2: Misty Fjords Kayaking”
Alaska Day 1: Ketchikan – Homeport
Yasuko, Mom and I arrived at Ketchikan, a town which feels quite isolated despite being the 4th largest town in the State of Alaska. No road leads to Ketchikan. The only way to get here is by boat or by plane.
Fly, Hike & Travel. 