Hoonah (Icy Point Strait)
July 2010
Our stop in Hoonah was a short one, but was probably the most interesting of the cruise portion of the trip. Hoonah is a Tlingit village. We took a tour that was guided by a Tlingit woman. It was fascinating to learn how the Alaskan Natives have such a different attitude towards life than the American Indians in the “lower 48.” After warming up by the campfire, and being tendered back to the ship that was anchored just offshore, we spent the rest of the day relaxing. I was sick this day so the photo taking ended once I got back aboard the ship.
Icy Strait Point in Hoonah, Alaska was the most interesting stop on the cruise portion of our trip
Hoonah is a Tlingit village
The Hoonah fishing fleet
The Tlingit people of Hoonah bury their dead on Pitt Island
Hoonah High School has a native boat building class
Our Tlingit Guide, Darlene, gave a very interesting tour
We got to hear these bald eagles singing, a very unique experience.
Hoonah High School's mascot is the Braves. The Native Americans in the lower 48 would have a fit!
Our ship, Radiance of the Seas, anchored off the coast of Hoonah.
Our ship, Radiance of the Seas, anchored off the coast of Hoonah.
Standing around this fire felt great in the damp and foggy weather
Our second towel animal. It's an elephant.