Showers in Sitka


 Hiking was our plan today in Sitka, Alaska.  After raining last night and this morning the more challenging trails were too muddy.  Sitka is a fishing town with a population of eight thousand people who clearly recognize the native Tlingits who lived here for thousands of years prior to Russian settlement.  Sitka is quaint and can get overrun with cruise ship passengers from the much larger ships.  As a matter of fact, their voting precinct was open today to decide if the community will limit the size of ship they allow to dock at their cruise terminal. 

Sitka National Historical National Park honors the Tlingits with twenty totem poles throughout the park.  We were able to hike through this rain forest along its scenic coastal trail between rain showers.

Beak Restaurant, a gratuity free cafe, was our lunch stop today.  We are shown here with Chef Renee Trafton who was a 2023 James Beard Award finalist.  Local salmon and spot shrimp were our main course.            
Dessert for Ruth Ann was akutaq which is local frozen berries and shortening.  It is also called Alaska ice cream.  Mine was duck akutaq which is frozen berries in duck fat.

  It is clearly visible that Ruth Ann was pleased with Chef Renee's offerings.  The restaurant looks deserted because we arrived early before the 3000 other passengers began looking for lunch.  There was a larger ship with 2500 passengers docked beside our ship.
Mean Queen was the name of the restaurant that served these Alaskan oysters,  When I look at myself in the mirror and in photos, I sometimes wonder how I have aged.

Frank Sinatra sang a song titled, How Old Am I.  

How old am I?, I'm not too old to hear
The sweet ring of truth and understanding
When the words "I love you" reach my ear

Don't mind these lines beneath my eyes, they're well-earned souvenirs
Of a thousand nights of laughter and occasional tears
And I hope you won't be jealous of the silver in my hair
It took many lover's quarrels to put it there

How old am I?, you kiss me and I'm young
Love's a road never traveled, life's a song I've never sung
If I make you happy today, I'm the perfect age
As for tomorrow turn the page










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  1. plattsflyingdogsMay 30, 2025 at 8:22 PM

    You look great!
    I remember visiting Sitka when I was a preteen!

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