Set off this morning to find the govenor's house which we did with no problem. From there is was go back the way we came or climb the stairs to the top. We opted for the stairs--ye gads!! Found St. Nicholas church which is Russian Orthodo and they seem to have the same problem as the one in Sitka--give us money to repair our roof and in this case fix the foundation as it is sliding--oh my!
Next up was a tram ride to the top of Mount Roberts where we had lunch and did one of the trails. It was misty rain so the views were not as good as the could be. On our walk back from the tram along Franklin to the Alaskan Hotel where we are staying, Don counted 30 jewelery stores--must be a hot item for the cruise ships.
Did some shopping and mailed a package home.
In the evening we went back up the tram for all you can eat crab dinner. They paired it with a wine from Maryhill--a touch of home and it was excellent. We learned that the rock that came out of the Juneau mine was used to fill in the dodwntown area of Juneau and make the highway and the airport. From the shuttle driver on the way to the glacier we learned that the buildings on the left or water ?
We were told that Saturday night is a slow night in Juneau and it seemed to be the case with hardly anyone out on our walk back to the hotel. They did party at the Alaskan Bar way into the early morning!
Earlier in our visit we went into the Red Dog Saloon just because it is the oldest in town. We didn't stay long as we got a waitress with an attitude.
Ferry trip to Skagway this afternoon. Thanks for following.
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