Wrangell 11.8.2022
11/08/22 15:24
Woken up to another glorious day
which I started with a 10 min walk on the upper observation desk to blow last nights cobwebs out.
Today we should be arriving in Wrangell ( on Wrangell Island ) at around 9:00 local time and will be mooring until the late afternoon.
Various excursions are possible ( you had to book them ) one of which I will be attending.
At around 9:00 we arrived at Wrangell ( for info click here ). Being at the first US harbour the Amundsen and all the crew members who haven't been here within the two month need to be cleared by US Immigration first before the disembarkation for the various passenger expeditions can start.
Finally I made my way ashore to explore this small town which was originally founded by the Russians ( Samowars are exhibited in he local museum ) and the town is named after the Russian Baron Ferdinand Petrovich Wrangel, who was the representative of Russian interest of what is today Alaska. Heading to the little Shakes Island where the tribes hut of the indigenous Tlingit people can be seen together with some totem poles ( unfortunately the hut was closed and the poles covered ). Anyway: a very tranquil little island next to the harbour.
Next stop was the Civic Centre which houses also the local museum where one can learn a lot about the local history.
On my way back I found by coincidence the presbyterian church which was the first christian churching town before the Catholics came.
Two old historic houses on the main street are the other "highlights" of the town.
Having seen everything I made my way back onboard to enjoy some afternoon cake and coffee on deck.
Some pictures of todays endeavors your can find here and to track my tour click here
which I started with a 10 min walk on the upper observation desk to blow last nights cobwebs out.
Today we should be arriving in Wrangell ( on Wrangell Island ) at around 9:00 local time and will be mooring until the late afternoon.
Various excursions are possible ( you had to book them ) one of which I will be attending.
At around 9:00 we arrived at Wrangell ( for info click here ). Being at the first US harbour the Amundsen and all the crew members who haven't been here within the two month need to be cleared by US Immigration first before the disembarkation for the various passenger expeditions can start.
Finally I made my way ashore to explore this small town which was originally founded by the Russians ( Samowars are exhibited in he local museum ) and the town is named after the Russian Baron Ferdinand Petrovich Wrangel, who was the representative of Russian interest of what is today Alaska. Heading to the little Shakes Island where the tribes hut of the indigenous Tlingit people can be seen together with some totem poles ( unfortunately the hut was closed and the poles covered ). Anyway: a very tranquil little island next to the harbour.
Next stop was the Civic Centre which houses also the local museum where one can learn a lot about the local history.
On my way back I found by coincidence the presbyterian church which was the first christian churching town before the Catholics came.
Two old historic houses on the main street are the other "highlights" of the town.
Having seen everything I made my way back onboard to enjoy some afternoon cake and coffee on deck.
Some pictures of todays endeavors your can find here and to track my tour click here
