Friday, August 18, 2023

Day 5 - Juneau

Docked: 7:30AM to 8:00PM 

Here's your chance to take a glacial dogsled adventure in Alaska's capital. There are several free shore excursions you can do in Juneau, Alaska. Here are some of them: 1. Mendenhall Glacier: It's free to visit Mendenhall Glacier, and you don't need to pay for a tour to do so. You can either take a public bus or hire a taxi to get there. 2. Alaska State Capitol: The Alaska State Capitol building is open to the public and offers free guided tours. 3. St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church: St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church is a historic church that is open to the public and offers free guided tours. 4. Alaska Governor's Mansion: The Alaska Governor's Mansion is open to the public during the summer months and offers free guided tours. 5. Juneau-Douglas City Museum: Admission to the Juneau-Douglas City Museum is free, and it offers exhibits on the history of the city and the state of Alaska. 6. Perseverance Trail: The Perseverance Trail is a free hiking trail that offers stunning views of Juneau and the surrounding area.

Three ships in Juneau today

Nice Flowers

Juneau City Hall


It was raining lightly when we arrived.  We waited until after 10 AM and the drizzle stopped.  We had a nice walk around town.  At 4 PM the sun was shining between the clouds!  

There was a group gathering at the Red Dog Saloon at 2 PM but I know how small it is, so we stayed away.  They had a fun time!

Starting to plan next year's vacation

With the Canadian Dollar/US Dollar exchange rate at 1.40 before the credit card surcharge, we've decided to stay in Canada next year.  W...