June 7: Ferry up the Inside Passage

The crew “started” loading the ferry around 5:30. In fact, we didn’t load till 6:30 – a very slow process because each vehicle has to be chocked, and the load balance has to be managed. We had chosen reserved seats in the front section of the ferry, so we would have a good view throughout the 16-hour trip, rather than opting for a cabin. (Would get a cabin if we ever did the trip again, just to have a place to leave our stuff, take a nap (!), have a bit of quiet. Views are wonderful no matter where you look!) But still, we enjoyed the forward perspective, and got some great pics. Our weather was very cooperative – a bit of fog at the beginning, with mostly sun and a few clouds the rest of the day. The main restaurant wasn’t open yet (too early in the season?), so it was ferry-quality café food all the way. They allowed us to go back to the car deck several times throughout the trip, so we were able to get at our own food (and wine, had we thought of it!)

It was truly a spectacular trip. There are many who had done this trip via Alaska cruises, and who will remember this portion of their trip as quite special. We feel very lucky to have been able to do this in our own motorhome. These are just a few of the sights presented to us.