We have learned a lot in the past week about Alaska. One of the most important things we learned is that the ferry rides are totally worth every penny! If you are planning to visit Metlakatla we highly recommend using the Alaska Marine Highway System and taking a ferry instead of flying. It takes a bit more time, and may be a bit more expensive but is such an enjoyable experience!
Our journey began with a UHaul, my Saturn, Jason’s grandparents, his cousin, and us. We left Portland after a tearful goodbye about 7:00 pm on Thursday. We had a very LONG drive to Jason’s aunt Cobi’s house due to road construction in Chehalis. We spent the night there and then left for Bellingham around noon the next day, which was only an hour and a half drive.
Side note: Bellingham is so cute. If you get the chance to go there make time to stay. We definitely want to go back and spend more time to see the town.
On the ferry Jason and I had a state room, but his Grandparents and Kurtis stayed in a tent – so we got to experience the best of both worlds. We were incredibly impressed with our state room, it was nice to have a private shower & toilet. We woke up the first morning to killer whales right outside our stateroom window. We couldn’t believe it! Then as we got ourselves gathered we had breakfast together in the dining room where we watched dolphins chase the ferry. What a treat! And just when we thought our day couldn’t possibly be better, salmon were jumping out of the water everywhere!
We had a great time playing cards, sight seeing, walking around the boat, and we even watched Kung Fu Panda 2 in the “theater.”
The second morning we docked in Ketchikan two hours earlier than planned – 5:30am. A little early, but a beautiful morning. There were really low, foggy looking clouds all around the mountains that surrounded us – but the sun was still peeping out. It was unlike anything we had ever seen. We had breakfast and toured the town, which is also a cute place I’d like to go back to. Our next ferry left Ketchikan at 10:30am and although it was a smaller boat it was just as beautiful of a ride! There were whales and fish jumping everywhere! We arrived to Metlakatla/Annette Island around noon on Sunday and our landlady met us at the ferry terminal. We drove just a few minutes down the road and finally – arrived at our new home!
Our journey began with a UHaul, my Saturn, Jason’s grandparents, his cousin, and us. We left Portland after a tearful goodbye about 7:00 pm on Thursday. We had a very LONG drive to Jason’s aunt Cobi’s house due to road construction in Chehalis. We spent the night there and then left for Bellingham around noon the next day, which was only an hour and a half drive.
Side note: Bellingham is so cute. If you get the chance to go there make time to stay. We definitely want to go back and spend more time to see the town.
On the ferry Jason and I had a state room, but his Grandparents and Kurtis stayed in a tent – so we got to experience the best of both worlds. We were incredibly impressed with our state room, it was nice to have a private shower & toilet. We woke up the first morning to killer whales right outside our stateroom window. We couldn’t believe it! Then as we got ourselves gathered we had breakfast together in the dining room where we watched dolphins chase the ferry. What a treat! And just when we thought our day couldn’t possibly be better, salmon were jumping out of the water everywhere!
We had a great time playing cards, sight seeing, walking around the boat, and we even watched Kung Fu Panda 2 in the “theater.”
The second morning we docked in Ketchikan two hours earlier than planned – 5:30am. A little early, but a beautiful morning. There were really low, foggy looking clouds all around the mountains that surrounded us – but the sun was still peeping out. It was unlike anything we had ever seen. We had breakfast and toured the town, which is also a cute place I’d like to go back to. Our next ferry left Ketchikan at 10:30am and although it was a smaller boat it was just as beautiful of a ride! There were whales and fish jumping everywhere! We arrived to Metlakatla/Annette Island around noon on Sunday and our landlady met us at the ferry terminal. We drove just a few minutes down the road and finally – arrived at our new home!
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