Icy Strait Point, Hoonah, and Whales

Icy Strait Point is a port that was established by Norwegian Cruise Line with the advice and cooperation of the Native Alaskans who live in Hoonah. The village is tiny, and is a mile and a half from the port.

We took the trolley shuttle into Hoonah, and Julianna and I saw the sights on our walk back to the ship.

Totem poles are everywhere. Along the way we saw a petroglyph on the side of a rock wall, depicting 2 men in a canoe. We got back to the port, which has lots of shops and some restaurants, as well as a couple of fire pit areas. I had reindeer chili, JC had a brisket sandwich and fries. All tasted wonderful, and the fries were noticeably crunchy and yummy.

There is also a tram to the top of the mountain. We didn't have time to do that. Because...

We boarded a boat to go whale watching. We saw a bunch of them, including a couple of soundings. Got pictures of a bunch of blows and a couple of flukes.

Back to the ship, and Chin Chin, the Asian restaurant, for dinner. Pot stickers, orange beef, and the yummy bean curd triangles and green tea ice cream. Julianna had calamari, , and the same dessert. We enjoyed the chicken corn wonton soup, spring rolls,
sweet-sour pork,, and coconut tapioca.

JC and I sat in one of the lounges and listened to a guitarist, then headed back to the stateroom.Læs mere