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From: Marcia R. on 15 Jun 2010 19:52 Nonny wrote: > > "Tom K" <tkanitra(a)optonline.net> wrote in message > news:4c16c1d8$0$32579$607ed4bc(a)cv.net... >> On 6/14/10 7:09 PM, Jean O'Boyle wrote: >>> "Tom K"<tkanitra(a)optonline.net> wrote in message >>> news:4c1692d8$0$20150$607ed4bc(a)cv.net... >>>> >>>> With HAL we only paid $4 more than the normal railway price... that >>>> doesn't come across as a rip off. >>>> >>>> --Tom >>> >>> That is not bad, Tom...at least you know that you are definitely booked. >>> >>> --Jean >>> >>> >> >> Now we have to find something for Ketchikan... maybe Misty Fjords or >> the Bearing Sea "Deadliest Catch" Boat excursion. > > We saw the boat last summer and I'd say you might be disappointed. As > suspected, it's an older fishing boat and was NOT one of the main > players on the show. Actually, a simple walk from the ship to the > downtown area, some shopping and the walk back make for a decent shore > excursion for us. Across from the pier is a non-tourist type store > selling fishing and boat supplies. It's fun to visit. If you need any > tools or hardware, there's also a nice hardware store by the docks. We > needed an Allen wrench to make an adjustment on Mrs. Nonny's scooter, so > that worked out well. > > Nonny > I have a friend who was in Ketchikan last year. It was so cold and rainy the day she was there, they didn't even spend too much time shopping. I have a feeling that's not a place I want to be out in a boat. Marcia |