Bellingham to board the Alaska Marine Hi

A leisurely start as there’s nothing to do until later. Breakfast in the hotel and then Simon trying to sort out shipping some stuff home after Brooks Camp.

Delicious salad for lunch again and then a taxi to the ferry terminal. We joined the check in queue and got our boarding passes. After a little preboarding wait, we walked aboard. We handed over our bear spray and gas canisters and then got the lift to the 6th floor. Still another floor to go to the solarium! Once there we started sticking down the ground sheet with duct tape. Wow, it was 🥵! Eventually it was down, pole’s next and then the tent inner. We put the cover on and started sticking down like crazy.

When we decided it was done, and so were we, a quick break for water. Our audience was growing as more people boarded. We got the sleeping mats etc done. Now time for coffee. Simon went to find the hot water. Next find the bathrooms.

We hadn’t even left the port yet. By 5.45pm we were getting hungry so I made some noodles. 6pm we sailed away eating noodles 🍜. We stood on deck watching the scenery and wildlife, some dolphins 🐬 for a while.

We then got dinner for the cafeteria before watching the sunset. A quick drink in the cocktail lounge and then bed.Read more