September 25th - Kodiak, Alaska

We arrived at our first port this morning and were treated with a beautiful
sunrise.

The day started out a little cold, but by noontime, one no longer needed a
jacket.

I took a high-speed boat ride through Kodiak's main channel looking for
wildlife, to see the World War II fortifications and enjoy the scenery.

I did not see any bears, but did see whales, eagles, sea otters and harbor
seals.

The photo of the lone sea otter is "Oscar" who does not reside on the
"tenement", but has his own private island. He wraps the seaweed around his
tail so he can lay in the water without drifting out to sea. When he thinks
it is time for the ladies to come visiting, he will quit eating so he can
"set a better table" for their arrival. He wants to make sure he will have
enough food to offer so they will not want to leave.

On the way back to shore we came upon a group of harbor seals who were just
as curious about us as we were about them.

Spent some time walking around the town before heading back to the ship.

Could not of asked for better weather for late September in Alaska. That
said, I do not think I would like to spend a winter here!