Tall Ships at the Pier

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Last night, Joe and I took a twilight drive through town and discovered that some old wooden "tall" ships were docked at the Port Angeles Pier. Today was a sunny day so off we went to take a look.

There were a few private smaller ships and then there was the HMSS Bounty. It was just amazing to see it up close. (read their website for more information - HMS Bounty).

I didn't see that there were any tours available so I had to content myself with some shots from the pier. And since the pier is like 50 feet off the water, it was all I could do to get close enough to the edge to get some good shots (acrophobic much?). But overall, I think it was a successful trip and I'm very pleased with the shots I was able to get.

There were quite a few people out on the pier and looking at the boats. And since the tide was out and it was a beautiful sunny, albeit a bit chilly, day - the small beach next to the pier was just buzzing with families and their children playing in the sand.

While I was looking at the ships, the Coho ferry arrived. This ferry makes multiple trips between Port Angeles and Victoria, BC each day and is a fun adventure in itself. MV Coho Ferry. The ferry comes in head first but as it arrives at the dock, it moves past and then backs in. That also is something worth seeing.

Enjoy the photos. I wish there were a way I could include the sound of the seagulls calling as they circle around and the smell of the salt water in the slight breeze that was softly blowing in from the harbor. I just love it here.

























































Our son, being his usual self, waiting in the backseat.