Let’s go to Alaska! (Click the post title to get started.) You can find out more about the travelers (Lou & Sharon) and how this trip came about by reading the About this Trip page. Or just skip that part and start scrolling. The links below show how this blog is organized. It is one …
5/17: Exploring Juneau
I was up early on Thursday morning, helped by the 4 hour time difference. I set out at 5am to explore Juneau; it was drizzly and cloudy. The Wilderness Explorer, docked just across from the hotel - this is the boat we would be on for Week No. 3. Just one of many ravens flying …
5/17: Mendenhall Glacier
Mendenhall Glacier is one of the main attractions in Juneau. It is about a 30 minute drive from downtown, and it is odd to see a large glacier so close to a residential community. It was raining when we arrived, but stopped soon and we were able to get a good view of the glacier. …