Honeymoon: All Aboard, Ketchikan Alaska

After a day of sailing, we made it to Ketchikan, Alaska on Monday morning. We were up bright and early to catch the bus for our shore excursion. I was really excited to get off the ship and see what Alaska had to offer. Unfortunately, Ketchikan is the rainiest city in Alaska. Needless to say it rained ALL day! Luckily, we had decided to go snorkeling while we were there.

When we stepped off the boat, the rain was already coming down. We quickly took shelter in a near by souvenir shop. After waiting for about 30 minutes, we were able to get onto the bus. There were only about 20 other people who decided to go snorkeling. The bus ride was quick and before we knew it we were squeezing into our wet suits.

{Matthew}

{Not so sure about this}

We boarded another bus and took a ride to the a little bay we were going to be swimming in. Snorkeling was a great experience, but the majority of the time I felt like I was dying! Surprisingly, the water was not too cold that day. The only part of your body that is exposed is a small portion of your face. This was my first experience with snorkeling and I don't know if I would ever be down to try it again. I think it would've been easier for me without the flippers and 20 other people to worry about. Matthew was able to get some pictures with the under water camera (which we sill need to develop). I'm excited to see what the pictures actually look like and if any of them will turn out.

{After}

After snorkeling we were pretty wet, semi cold, and hungry. We rode back to the snorkel shop and changed into our dry clothes. They had hot chocolate and a warm shower for those of us who wanted it. After our excursion was over, we rode back into town and stopped at the Asylum, a local bar that our tour guide suggested. Matthew FINALLY got to drink a beer! haha! After he had his drink, we walked around Ketchikan before heading back to the boat to grab some lunch.

{Alaska Ink}

{The Asylum}

{Funny Sign}

{Eagle}

{Welcome to Ketchikan}

{Orcacorn}

{Matthew was SO excited!}

{Drinking}

{Cool totem pole}

{Moss}

{View from the front of the boat}

{View from the side of the boat}

{Sea Plane in action}

{Ketchikan}

{Boats}

{Ketchikan}

{Dog Towel Animal}

{Mr.}

{Mrs.}

xoxo,

Megs

 *All Personal Photographs*