Day 8 - (at sea) to Haines, AK

Pretty uneventful day. Just lots of time waiting on the boat looking at the clock go around. Due to the loading problems and time delays we got to Haines late and Walt and John were the last vehicles off the ferry. Oh well.

When we signed up for the ferry we were hoping that by having a couple hours at each stop we could get off and sightsee a little. That doesn't really work here unless you want to get a taxi. Most ferry terminals are a few miles away from town.

We did get to see some wildlife today. A group of 3 or 4 dolphins surfaced near the ship. Also, got to see an orca breech a couple of times. Saw the tail of a whale as it was diving and a couple of bald eagles circling high above.

Sitting right now in the hotel room at Captains Choice in Haines. I have a table at the window and am looking out over a bay (inlet?). The shore can't be more than a couple hundred yards away. Across the water is a snow capped mountain range. Best view I've had at a hotel room in a long, long time.

Yesterday and today seem to last longer then the first 6 days. We're ready to ride again.