To trip from Wrangell to Petersburg took us through the "Wrangell Narrows" which requires the ferry to maneuver its way through very narrow stretches of water. We learned that in some areas, the water displacement from the ferry's weight causes the shoreline water level to rise. Also, that the ferry needs to make it's passage during high tides, so delays would sometimes occur as a result. The trip was exceptionally beautiful. Again, we experienced an unusually sunny day for our journey.
Views of snow capped mountains were spectacular!
Our expert ship's crew guided us through the channel frighteningly close to land!
We caught our first glimpse of the town of Petersburg
The delightful town was dotted with colorful murals, with bright spring flowers everywhere!
Someone in town has placed small cups with plants throughout town in small nooks and crannies along the main street! They each have a small tag attached with different messages. Tony and John enjoyed searching for them and reading the attached messages.
The sparkling marina on a sunny day!
We found this bear outside of an office building. If you look closely, you can see that he has a small cup with a plant setting on his back...one of the treasures left by the mystery plant person.
As unlikely as it may seem, this building now houses La Fonda Mexican Restaurant. We had seen a menu posted on a bulletin board in town. We love Mexican food but were skeptical about finding good Mexican food this far north until we met the owner, who is from Chula Vista, just north of the Mexican border. The entrance for the restaurant is on the side of this building, further disguised as a bar.
Once inside, we enjoyed a really good meal!
The town is full of unique surprises - like this boat, sitting among the plants on shore.
We stayed at the Twin Peak RV Park, just outside town.
The Sons of Norway Hall
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Very patient bear, so how do they keep him from running off with the plant?
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