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Our first stop on the return south was Sitka, Alaska, where we did a "Sea Otter and Wildlife Quest" excursion.
Jenn got some pressed pennies:
Boarding our excursion boat (the little one in the foreground):
We spent most of the trip on the top deck:
Whale watching:
Pointy mountain:
Cave:
Sea otter rafts:
After the excursion, we hopped on the free shuttle to downtown Sitka:
Sitka:
Shops:
Totem pole:
We went to Beak restaurant for lunch; a bit of a wait, but very tasty:
No tips accepted, very civilized (the price offsets that):
Sitka buildings:
Departing Sitka:
Dutch Dinner in the Dining Room:
Waves:
That evening, I went to a song and dance show, just to experience some of the entertainment (not really our thing):
