Ketchikan, AK

We have arrived.  All unpacked and ready for our month here in this quaint, rustic, little apartment in beautiful downtown Ketchikan.

The flights were pretty much uneventful.  When we backed off of the gate in Fresno we sat for quite some some, then they announced we were going back to the gate to disembark a passenger for a medical reason.  I guess she was okay but she apparently wanted to know if the plane had oxygen because she was asthmatic and this brought discussion and a red flag for her.  After she was disembarked the captain and crew came through the cabin to ask people if they were okay, needed anything, and reassured everyone.  We have rarely been on flights where people actually seem to care if you are “ok” or not.  Nice touch and points for Horizon Air in my book.  BTW, they still give free wine and beer on their flights! I mean there was only one choice in wine and it was really a bit early in the day for me, but a nice touch!  Despite the departure delays we had plenty of time between connection in Portland for our flight to Seattle, which was on time.  If you happen to fly this route one day be sure to get a window seat in the right side of the plane.  What fabulous views of the Pacific Rim dormant volcanoes!  I could not identify all the various mountains but I do think I recognized the Three Sisters, Mt. Hood, and of course, Mt. Rainer. There were at least 3-4 others I was not sure of. The sky was so clear and beautiful these majestic peaks covered with snow rose like something surreal from the earth.  I have flown this route before but never with such views.

In Portland we ate a late lunch and the flight was quick to arrive in Seattle.  We were blessed to have one of those little carts that give people rides come along and stop by us.  We asked the man where our next gate and he said hop on as it was too far to walk, boy I was glad we did, it was the total other side of the airport and then taking the tram as well.  We did have plenty of time.  We were doubly blessed beyond belief as my wallet had fallen out of my purse when I used my camera on the plane.  Someone found it (attendant) and they called my name to come and get it!  I didn’t even know it was gone!  I am so grateful and thankful! What a headache that could have been. 

So, alas we arrive in Ketchikan, it is raining, cool, and beautiful.  The airport is on a little island and we took the ferry over, grabbed a cab, and arrived here in about 15 minutes. While we were waiting for the ferry a bald eagle flew by in front of us. with a giant US Flag blowing in the background, rather patriotic wasn’t it? All set for the 4th of July!