We transferred our belongings to Pike's Waterfront where we were to stay for the next several days. We had a lovely cabin to ourselves, with the cabins arranged like a small village in meandering patterns, not a grid, following a path of bushes and flowers. We met the other 20 Cruise West folks at a wine and cheese reception. We each had to make an introduction. I announced that Tom wanted me to tell them this trip was to celebrate his release from prison! It became somewhat of a running joke throughout the trip with Tom's "probation", etc.
After introductions, we were on our own and walked next door to Pike's restaurant. I had coconut prawns and fries, and it was all very delicious. We sat out on the deck overlooking the water. I could hear the growl of an engine approaching on the river and expected to see a jet ski emerge from around the bend. Well, there were skis alright, but it was a snowmobile! No kidding! Except that in Alaska they are referred to as snow machines.The guy made multiple passes, back and forth down the river and on one he even had a passenger standing on the back. A pick-up boat ran behind him because if the snow machine sunk, the operator would have to dive down, hook up a rope to it and tow it out. Brrrr. Our waitress had actually done this and said that they strip down the weight but the treads are stock. When we commented "now he's just showing off", she grinned and said "that's why you do it."
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