A Day in Sitka (Sheetʼiká): History, Totems, Dumplings, and a Shot You Can't Say With a Straight Face

We didn't expect Sitka to be one of our favorite Alaska ports. Beautiful weather, an easy walk to Castle Hill, a quiet hour among ancient totem poles, the best dumplings we'd ever eaten, and one shot with a name we can't say with a straight face. Here's how the day went.