Ketchikan, Alaska
When I think of Ketchikan, I think of cruise ships and jewelry stores, so I thought this reflection of a ship in the window of a jewelry store summed up the town pretty well. There are supposedly over 70 jewelry stores in this small Alaska town - most towns this size wouldn’t even have one. The city is actually considering placing a ban or limit on the number of jewelry stores.
I wouldn’t have thought someone would come all the way to Alaska and then spend time in these store - but I was wrong - they are packed! Today there are 4 large ships with over 7,000 visitors in town, tomorrow I believe there are 6 ships!
Here are many more Ketchikan Photos.
July 17th, 2007 at 9:39 pm
Is ketchikan on some island somewhere with big grizzlies or is that kamchatka? clever idea, nice comp too.
July 18th, 2007 at 10:44 am
Nice Shot. With all those jewelry stores I think you should be doing a little more shopping and a little less shooting
July 18th, 2007 at 7:57 pm
That is funny Sweetie! Janine, not Richard
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Ron
July 18th, 2007 at 8:00 pm
Thanks Richard,
This is an island, but it isn’t famous for its bears. You are thinking of a peninsula in Russia with a name like that, and famous for its bears.
Ron
August 30th, 2008 at 9:00 pm
Recently visited Ketchikan, and found this town friendly and charming. Only had a few hours to shop and yes it was at one of the many jewerly shops!!!!
August 31st, 2008 at 8:37 am
Hi Gaylene,
It is a friendly town! And a good place to shop for jewelry. Were you able to visit Juneau or Skagway?
Thanks,
Ron