We are currently en route to Ketchikan, Alaska and it is another rough day on the ship. This morning we woke up to find Hubbard's Glacier outside, which was truly an amazing sight! Of course, we took a ton of pictures. Yesterday, had a true Alaskan experience (or so everyone kept telling us) in the cold and rain on a river. We boarded a jet boat in the Chilkat River in Haines, Alaska and headed out through an Eagle and Wildlife Preserve. It was about 60 degrees maybe and raining. And with the wind blowing when the boat moved, we got an added treat. But we did see a few bald eagles and a baby moose. Well worth it. Sean loved the little adventure, while I was a little less crazy about it. All in all it was a good time. We had a weenie roast afterwards at the boarding spot, compliments of the tour company. And, our tour guide, Amy, looked EXACTLY like Jessica Biel, uncanny!
In Juneau, on Sunday, we went out on a tour boat for Evening Whale Watching, which was fantastic! We had a hunch that we would see something great because it was a guaranteed sighting or we would get money back, but I don't think that even the tour guides had this in mind for us. Almost immediately out of the harbor, we came upon a total of 8 humpback whales feeding. It was awesome, we spent about an hour watching them and following them, and got some amazing video and photos. We went out a little further and were able to see some harbor seals, which was just an added bonus!
That is about all for now, at 75 cents a minute for Internet access (which Sean keeps reminding me). We will be home before we know it. Tomorrow is Ketchikan and our seaplane adventure!
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Well I glad to hear you are having such an adventure. Its a chance of a life time. I hope the weather will coperate a little better for the rest of the trip.I got the stamp order yesterday so I have a present for you when you return. Things with Grandmom remain the same. She did get her hair cut on monday and is feeling better about getting that done. Aund Bubbles is such a great help to both of them. The visitor situation has slowed down. But that will change with all the other relative coming this weekend. We will hear from you soon. Have a great rest of trip. Its time for a shower and off to bowling.
Love, Mom (Pam)
Amy looked just like Jessica Biel? Why didnt you give my number!!! Just kidding, sounds like you guys are having a wonderful time, can't wait to see you. Later. Bert.
Latest Bee Bee update. The swelling in her leg has gone down its almost back to normal. Steven called the doctor wednesday and asked him what he thought was going on since its been almost 3 weeks now and no changes. The doctor said a doctor from atlanta was coming in on thursday and he was going to show the pictures to him and see what he thought. He called Steven back yesterday and said that he had the same opinion. He did say that she could come in for a cat scan and a biopsy to see what kind of cancer it is. If its one kind they will just let things go the way they are going if its another they could do either chemo or radation. So its up to her as to what she wants to do. Now I just came home and Dad said the doctor called Steven and Grandpop and said he found a new kind of medicine that could slow the growth down. Not a cure. So she has decided to go and have a cat scan done on wednesday and a biopsy done on friday. So after we find out more I will let you know. As of this time Stephanie and Sean are almost home. We will be glad to see them on sunday. I'm sure they will be glad to be home. Pam
Glad you are enjoying the sights & surroundings, despite the bumpy ride. Can't wait to see your pics. I'm sending hot & sunny thoughts your way. Maybe the weather will follow! It's an inferno out here! :)
Carolyn
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