Seafair Navy Fleet Week

I took the kid to see the big ships


But first you have to go past security... lots and lots of really serious well armed security. That is the kid in front on the right.


Canada sent its entire navy so if you are thinking of invading Canada by sea, now would be a good time.


Not the boat we toured.


On a vietnam era river patrol boat. Showing what Jane Fonda would have looked like if she was a patriotic American and not a traitor.


At the controls of a fighting vehicle inside the ship.


Behind the wheel. Big fat claustrophobic people need not apply.