Back on Track

The AMH ferry strike was finally resolved and we are on our way again.




 Mady and I decided to walk on to the ferry.
Hours later, the boys drove the car on to the ferry.
 We had two cabins on board, next door to each other.





 Our longest port call was Ketchikan. We walked from the ferry terminal to get breakfast and coffee.
 The Ketchikan airport is across the channel from the main city. If you miss the ferry, you miss your flight.
Caesar Cat was confined to the car during the 3 day trip. Every 8 hours or so we were allowed to go to the car deck to check on him. Phil let Caesar walk around the car deck, which Caesar enjoyed.
 A small boat with unexperienced boaters was swamped by our wake. The lifeboat was deployed to aid in the rescue efforts.

 3 days later, we arrived in Juneau and were able to see our new house for the first time.
 The tall building in the background is the Federal Building where Phil works.



A porcupine in the backyard.



Project Playground/Castle Park

 Gold Creek through Cope Park.

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