As I flipped through the Ketchikan excursions a few days ago, one caught my eye: snorkeling. I was thinking I'd go alone - I didn't think anyone else was crazy enough to want to go snorkeling in Alaska. To my surprise, Ben and Joe were all in.
They suited us up with a full wetsuit, booties, gloves, hood, fins and snorkel and we were ready to hit the water. Those first few minutes were quite chilly as waiting for the water inside the suit to heat up, but once we got going, it was quite enjoyable. Ben was able to get an underwater camera, but we have to get those films developed (old school) when we get home.
Though his face doesn't show it, Ben LOVED the wetsuit and snorkeling. Who knows, maybe he'll open up his own snorkeling shop in Alaska someday.
Patty here- when I asked Joe and Ben what I could write about snorkeling, this is what I got.
Interesting fact from Joe--sea cucumbers breathe through their butts.
Interesting fact from Ben--If a red jellyfish stings your lips (the only body part exposed), ship happens. Ben had two or three swim by him.
They both would have preferred goggles instead of masks.
We were only in Ketchikan from 8am to Noon. And it was the coolest day weather-wise. It was very pretty though.
What a wonderful adventure! I bet Joe and Ben will always remember going snorkeling in Alaska.
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