We had a day of rest yesterday in Skagway…well spent. Today we visited Sitka, a town with an incredible history. It’s the place where Alaska was officially signed over to America by Russia. It has an ancient Tlingit history going back a couple of thousand years.
We visited the Alaska Raptor Center, a group that cares for and rehabilitates as possible injured raptors. Then onto a Cultural Heritage Center, more beautiful and informative history and totem poles. Finally a museum, with a wide collection of historical artifacts and documentation. Kinda mind boggling after a while, but a great view into an old culture and world.
Here’s photos covering the trip from Skagway to Sitka as well as the Sitka visit. Enjoy..
Comparing boat sizes..cruise ship is biggest, midsized ship is shuttle, smaller ship on right is a tour boat.
He’s actually smiling…or so the staff said!
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oh these incredible raptors
stunning mountains
and a huge cruise ship!
Our friend Shannon who lives on Big Island is working with high school students in Sitka to re-assemble the found bones of a young humpback whale. She says the whole town is excited by the project.
– Carey
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