Tourism

“Tell the Lady with the Bird..” Conversations in Alaska, 18 of 50

September 13, 2016September 13, 2016 First Person ForeignAlaska

We finished loading the tour. I was at 2, in front of the Volendam, directing folks to 3. Merek was at Sockeye Sams with the flag, intercepting guests from 4 and 2 and sending them[…]

Sandy, Conversations in Alaska 34 of 50

September 6, 2016September 6, 2016 First Person ForeignAlaska

I wade over to Gravina Island on the shortest ferry ride of all time (one minute). I get to the airport, pay at the toll booth, and park. This is at the end of a[…]

Conversations in Alaska: Waiting for our Pee Test: “It’s changed so much, it makes me sad” 39 of 50

August 20, 2016August 20, 2016 First Person ForeignAlaska

John and I saw each other in the lobby. We met during training but haven’t really talked since. He is a naturalist with our company. We won the lottery for drug testing (plus two more[…]

Summer in Alaska: The Tourists

July 6, 2016July 10, 2016 First Person ForeignAlaska

Around the end of May, summer is in full swing here in Ketchikan. At 11am on any given Sunday or any other day you’re given, Historic Creek Street is a cluster of tourists, all standing[…]