I have so many fun photos from our ferry 4 days, but for now, I'll share these few. We have two one hour coupons for internet at this campground so I want to maximize the blog and not have my hour run out.
Ron is a wonderful character on the ferry. He is outfitted in felted wool hat and pants that he made during a class "Echoes in Time." You start with a pile of sheep's wool and start rubbing. He lives in Tombstone, has a dirtbike on his AK trip with an RV parked for when he returns.
Bob and I at the breakfast buffet on the M/V Columbia...Talk about a meal with a view. The staff on the ferry work 7 days/12 hours per. They are on a week and off a week, but they are state employees in the union and get good benefits. Very friendly, accommodating and seem to be happy. We had a tiny stateroom with bunk beds and private bath. I was on the top bunk as there was little headroom, and I think Himself would have had problems negotiating the space. Considerably more space than the camper and we do OK in that.
The ferry went along the inside passage. One interesting section was the Wrangle Narrows, with islands on land on both sides it was exciting. Large lumps of sea lions were basking on the buoys. We have seen several whales and many porpoise on this trip. Scenery is continuous so that after a few hours, I go down below to rest or read. Overload.
The photo of the ferry is in Bellingham. Impressive and lovely, it's a delight to be on; however, four days was enough. along with the amazing vistas there are many people. Every nook and cranny has travelers' gear, tents, sleeping bags. You can crash wherever you find a space. Not all folk have private rooms! And some parents, feeling secure about where their kids are, let them use the ship as a playground. No one being really "bad," but I am glad to have a room to go to. The ship has a laundry, gift shop, cafeteria, dining room, playroom, movie theater, lounge and solarium.
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