On Thursday (6/4) we arrived in Ketchikan, Alaska, located on the western coast of Revillagigedo Island, near the southernmost coast of Alaska. The Tlingit Indians originally settled this area as a summer fishing camp, where five different species of salmon spawn every year. By the mid-1930’s, Ketchikan had aptly named itself the “Salmon Capital of the World.” In 1936 alone, the city packed more than 1.5 million cases of salmon.
Ketchikan is now also a charming Alaskan tourist town and a paradise for sport fishermen and naturalists alike. During the summer months, the town bustles with visitors from all over the world.
An outstanding collection of totem poles, the world’s largest, make a visit to Ketchikan essential for anyone interested in Native art. Ketchikan’s name supposedly comes from the native term “Katch Kanna,” which roughly translates to “spread wings of a thundering eagle.”It was yet another gorgeous day and we took a floatplane tour
over the spectacular scenery of rain forests, glaciers and lakes (as shown above). 
The plane landed at Georges Inlet (see right), a remote lodge on a mountainous lake. There we were treated to a bountiful Dungeness crab feast which made our last stop in Alaska a very memorable experience. 
The flight back to the ship was equally enjoyable.
We then had time to take a pleasant walk in the rustic waterfront Creek Street shopping area (shown at immediate right), and of course do some damage.
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