Sitka - A nice town that kept the cruise ships at bay, literally. No docs for them so tourists board launches to bring them to town. They also managed to keep the cruise lines from putting up souvenir shops on the water front, preserving the town's character.
St. Michael's Orthodox Cathedral. The Russians occupied this an nearby areas until the US bought "Alaska" from them in the 1800s. The Russians only held title to a small area around Sitka.
Another view of the cathedral
A view across the harbor area
A fishing boat puts out.
Harbor view with light house on far shore.
There are "Pioneers Homes" across Alaska. Many were started during the gold rush.
Statue to pioneer in front of Sitka's pioneer home.
Statue of "pioneer"
A park in Sitka has many totems.
Scenic boat ride
Looking across the bay - the home in the center of the image appears in a close up, next image.
A home across the bay.
Item for sale in downtown store, to keep one warm on cold winter nights.
Looking across the bay
This gentleman shows off the fish he caught.
