Shadowmeboy's Alaskan Adventure on the Sun

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An Eagle in the tree by the welcome center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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walking toward the cannery area along the path!

 

 

 

 

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We had almost a hour before our first shore excursion left from the welcome center. So we explored the Cannery. They had an example production line set up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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We did a little shopping and had a hand painted ornament customized, which we picked up later. We headed back on the path to the Welcome Center.

 

 

Alaska State Ferry arriving into Hoonah, AK.

 

 

 

Susan trying to raise the Sun!

 

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Tlingit (pronounced Clink-it) people in native dress. These were the dancers for the Tribal Dance.

 

 

 

 

walking to our first shore excursion - In Alaska's Wildest Kitchen

 

 

 

 

Tribal building

 

 

 

 

 

demonstration area

 

 

Dodie - a long time local resident and our presenter.

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She demonstrated 3 different recipes, which we got to taste.

 

 

 

Salmon Burger - one of the recipes. We all got copies of the recipes to take home.

 

 

 

Demonstrating how to fillet a Halibut.

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We got Halibut and Salmon, which we could season the way we wanted.

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Alderwood fire

 

 

The fish on the grill.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

our finished product

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After the excursion completed, we walked along the Cannery area.

 

 

Explored the shops...

 

 

 

 

We enjoyed some of their Halibut Fish and Chips. If you go to ISP, get these. They are so good.

 

 

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Linda and Laura - we met them at the Cruise Critic Meet & Greet.

 

 

killing time before our second excursion by watching the crazy people do the Ziprider.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nope, not for me...

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Joyce and Neenah were at the Meet & Greet and on our afternoon excursion.

 

 

Here is the welcome center.

 

 

 

 

We climbed onto the tram for the start of the forest tram with tribal dance.

 

 

 

 

selfie time!

 

 

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This excursion was a great way to learn about the Tlingit culture.

 

 

 

 

We traveled through the forest...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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This is Glacier Bay National Park - I want to cruise Glacier Bay next time we cruise Alaska.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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One of many Eagle's we saw on the tram.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Sun in Port.

 

 

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At the end of the trail, the tram turns around and we got an opportunity to walk around.

 

 

I had to go wading, it was warm. The water is no colder than the Ocean on the Washington Coast.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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An Eagle Nest with eaglets in it.

 

 

 

The Alaska State ferry leaving Hoonah.

 

 

A sea lion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We were handed cards with tribe names on it. This was our souvenir and ticket into the Tribal Dance. You were either an Eagle or Raven, and in one of 12 clans. Tlingit culture is matriarchal - kids follow the mom. If mom is an eagle all the kids are eagles. Eagles marry Ravens and vice-versa to keep balance.

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headed back for the tribal dance

 

 

Our narrator and Tlingit elder.

 

 

 

 

The audience could participate in the final dance.

 

 

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Tribal Dance cast and those who chose to participate.

 

 

Susan got her picture with several of the dancers.

 

 

 

 

We walked back to the ship through the cannery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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We headed back to the ship. Susan had her "free" Hot Stone Therapy Massage, with her spa credit she won, once we got back. So we couldn't take our time.

 

 

Boarding the Sun!

 

I would love to go back to Icy Strait Point. Excellent hospitality and great cultural experience. Make sure to include this port on your next sailing!

 

 

 

 

 

A final look at Icy Strait Point as we sailed to Sitka.

 

I had to leave the camera while I went swimming. The deep pool is not heated and freezing. The shallow pool is actually warm but can be too warm.

 

Susan and I met up and got ready for dinner. Her dress tonight was a Christmas present for the cruise.

 

 

 

 

Funny picture time!

 

 

We always get a stairwell photo on longer cruises. they didn't have the light set up on deck 7, so they had to go get a mobile flash to take this photo. Meeting the Photo manager helped, becuase we asked to have him called and dealed directly with him. He found a mobile flash to have our picture taken.

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We went to Le Bistro for Dinner tonight.

 

 

 

Coquilles St. Jacques Provencial - Seared Scallops

 

 

 

 

Moules Poulette Au Pernod - Mussels in a cream sauce.

 

 

 

 

Salade Gourmande - Duck and Walnut Salad

 

 

 

 

Here we are at Dinner.

 

 

Carre d' Agneau Roti - Rack of Lamb

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Duo de Canard - 2 types of Duck, Duck Breast and Duck Confit.

 

 

 

Creme Brulee

 

 

 

 

Napoleon A La Noisette

 

 

 

 

Profiteroles

 

We felt that the food at Le Bistro was just ok. Its lost some of its ambiance, when they undomed the plates at the table. The entrees were tasty, but we felt La Cucina had better flavor.

 

 

 

We found this creature upon returning to the room. Let me take a moment and say our stateroom steward was awesome. Hannah was the bomb. Friendly and always smiling, she went above and beyond.