We reached Ketchikan at 2:00 after a cruise through narrow passages and scenic bays as we watched whales, orcas and porpoises cavorting in the water. Tom was at the dock to meet us when we arrived. It was really nice to see family at such an unfamiliar location.
Tom got us into the RAV4 and drove us to his cannery – Alaska General Seafoods. 
He showed us around the office and the cannery introducing us to the general staff and to many of the workers. As most of you know, Tom is in charge of personnel. He knows everyone. Today the plant was closed except for some minimal operations. But Tom explained how everything worked. He makes a good tour guide. The cannery produces canned and frozen salmon and well as various forms of caviar. For cleanliness, it is rated at the highest category in the world.
After the plant visit, Tom took us out to the property that he bought a couple of years ago. We walked through it. It is still totally undeveloped and very primitive. He has plans to do some clearing and building, but just a little at a time. The neighbor’s two very friendly dogs accompanied us while we walked through the lot. Tom claims that the dogs are bear deterrents. At least they make enough noise so that the bears know that someone is nearby.
After the property tour, we drove over to the nearby Totem Bight State Historical Park. We walked along a short trail and looked at many elaborate totems. We also visited a long house.
We then left the park and drove back to town. Stopping at a local restaurant, we had some appetizers and some Alaska Brewing Company beers.
It was then time to say goodbye to Tom as we boarded the ship in time for our 7:30 sailing.
It’s now a little past 9:00. We will get to bed early tonight.
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