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    • TravelerAround the World 2023
      Day 36

      Juneau

      June 2, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C

      A much warmer night with a blanket inside the sleeping bag. We used the propane fire to toast some bagels for breakfast before packing up the tent.

      We got a taxi to the airport hotel where they let us check in early (probably to get rid of all our luggage). We then caught the bus into Juneau and spent some time in the museum. There were some interesting videos on how native Alaskans used marine mammal intestines to make waterproof clothing and some of these clothes on display.

      Once the museum became overrun with tour groups we walked into the city and found lunch’s I had some tasty rockfish tacos.

      We then walked along the front for a bit but it started raining so we caught the bus back to the hotel.

      After a little afternoon nap we went through all the luggage to prepare for flying tomorrow - liquids and knives etc.

      For dinner we had Dominoes pizza and watched Harry Potter on TV.      Read more

    • Alles klar ALASKA
      Day 27

      Auf nach Juneau

      September 21, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 9 °C

      Umgeben von felsigen Bergen im Osten und dem Pazifischen Ozean im Westen, ist die im äußersten Süden von Alaska gelegene Stadt Juneau nicht mit dem Auto, sondern ausschließlich mit der Fähre oder dem Flugzeug erreichbar. Von Skagway sind wir mit der Fähre die berühmte Inside-Passage gefahren.
      Als eine der ältesten Städte des Bundesstaates, wurde Juneau nach dem Fund der ersten  Goldnuggets durch Joe Juneau und Richard Harris im Jahr 1898 gegründet. Im Jahr 1900 zur territorialen Hauptstadt ernannt, wurden alle Regierungsfunktionen im Jahr 1906 nach Juneau verlegt. Bis heute ist Juneau mit 32.000 Einwohnern die Hauptstadt Alaskas.      Read more

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    • TravelerSue & Mark - Canada 2023
      Day 6

      Day 6 - Juneau

      September 21, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 10 °C

      Whale watching boat trip in Juneau today 🐳. Lovely rainy day so we bundled up in waterproof jackets with our thermals underneath and headed off the ship. Entertaining bus driver to take us to the boat - a middle aged lady from California who said she comes to Alaska every season to do this job and has done for 19 years. Doesn't see her husband from May to October each year, maybe that's the secret to a happy marriage 🤔🤣.
      We did see about 3 humpback whales and a colony of sea lions but got very wet trying to take pics of whales who appear on the surface for about 2 seconds.
      The onboard naturalist was informative and we learned a lot about whales, which was interesting. Each whale has unique markings on its tail (or fluke) a bit like our fingerprints, so they can all be identified. They eat all summer in places like Alaska to build up blubber and then migrate to warmer places like Hawaii for the winter when they don't eat at all for a few months. Apparently most whales don't have teeth, but they have baleen plates which filter out the small fish (eg crill) as their throats are only the size of a grapefruit and they can't swallow large things. Fact of the day: if you end up in the mouth of one of these whales, don't worry, you'd be spat out again because you're too big to go down the throat ☺️.
      We were back on the ship about 4.30 so had a much needed drink to warm up and had a chat to a couple next to us about the Rockies. Mark went off for his acupuncture which he thinks helped ease his back a bit. May need more sessions once we're home....not at cruise prices hopefully!!
      Lovely dinner. The food onboard is very good and all the staff are so friendly and can't do enough for you. Can't fault the service at all.      Read more

    • Marise MalherbeKanada en Alaska winter
      Day 5

      Juneau

      December 31, 2022 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 2 °C

      Ons het vroeg die shuttle gevat na die lughawe toe, maar die vroegste shuttle was 'n iur en 'n half voor ons vlug en Seattle lughawe is baie besig in die oggend. Dis nogal 'n groot lughawe. Ons moes nogal vinnig maak om betyds te wees, maar ons het dit darem gemaak.
      Toe ons in Juneau aankom het Michelle vir ons 'n kar gebring wat ek op Turo bespreek het. Turo is soos airbnb vir karre. Mens betaal goedkoper as wat dit sou wees om 'n kar te huur en daar is nie 'n deposito nie. Mense met ekstra karre wat dit nie gebruik nie, verhuur dan hulle karre so. Op die app word daar ook reviews gegee van die toestand van die kar, ens, so dit werk baie lekker.
      Ons het gery en gesoek vir 'n selfoonwinkel sodat ek 'n simkaart kan koop, want om een of ander rede kan my foon nie 'n e-sim vat nie - sal dit moet kom uitsorteer as ek in SA is.
      AT&T is al wat oop was en hulle sê die netwerke het verander so hulle simkaarte kan nie meer op internasionale toestelle gebruik word nie. GCI sal my dalk kan help, maar hulle is nie naweke oop nie. Ons is dus sonder sein daar weg.
      Die padtekens is darem duidelik en ons het 'n kaart van Juneau op die lughawe gekry. Ons ry toe die pad Noord uit Juneau, wat die mooiste sneeu landskappe het (belowe die foto's is nie in wit en swart geneem nie, dis in vol kleur). Ons het eers omgedraai toe die pad eindig en mens nie meer verder kan ry nie.
      Toe ons terug is, is dit amper 15:00 en die son gaan 15:30 onder dan is dit nag. Ons gaan eet by 'n oulike filipynse restaurantjie en bespreek sommer verblyf langsaan by die Frontier suites. Na ete ry ons eers Fred Meyer toe - dis 'n groot supermark met alles en nog wat, asook 'n drive thru apteek. Ek dink ek het bietjie aangesteek by arme Paul wat siek is, want ek voel ook nie te lekker nie. Al wat mens kan kry sonder voorskrif is Tylenol (Panado) en Brufen en allergie goed. Niks ordentlike verkoue medisyne nie en niks keelsprei nie.
      Van daar af is ons blyplek toe en het dadelik gaan slaap. Die vuurwerke is gekanselleer want dit reën te veel vandag.      Read more

    • TravelerDana’s Auszeit 2019
      Day 39

      Alaskas Hauptstadt Juneau

      August 29, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C

      Heute legen wir in Juneau an. Zum ersten Mal habe ich mal einen Schnappschuss vom Sonnenaufgang.
      Nach dem Anlegen komme ich mir erst mal vor wie auf dem Flughafen, da die ganzen Wasserflugzeuge vor meinem Fenster landen und starten. Dann steht Walwatching auf dem Programm und zum Mittag gibt es frischen gegrillten Lachs (lecker). Zum Schluss noch etwas Sightseeing in Juneau.Read more

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    • Canada and Alaska
      11111
      Day 15

      Salmon Bake & Red Dog Saloon

      September 13, 2019 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 12 °C

      What an outstanding option to pick, driving to Salmon Bake in an old yellow school bus and seeing more of Juneau. This is one thing that has been added to the bucket list and ticked off all in one go.

      We arrive at our destination and you would think we were in the Deep South. BBQ cracklings away, running river beside the dining area that was all under marquees. Heaters and party lights plus a guitarist (Scott Ibex was playing the blues).

      It’s all you can eat starting with Clam chowder, then BBQ Salmon with all the sides. Corn bread, scallop potatoes, beans, wild rice & salads. And for those not consuming salmon there was chicken. Coffee, tea & homemade lemonade. Plus the bar had local beers. It was an amazing opportunity and I’m so glad we went.
      Relaxing listening to great music and just having fun, and just like anything it came to an end but on our way out in the bus we spotted a double rainbow 🌈 🌈
      Wow, just wow - hope this converts to a Tatts win 😁
      The driver then talked about the Red Dog Saloon, we hadn’t gone in earlier but when he mentioned that Wyatt Earp’s guns were on display we made sure we headed on in.

      How do you describe this joint:
      Sawdust on the floor,
      flags, money stapled to the ceiling..
      Mounted bears, Moose heads....
      Life preservers...
      There’s stuff everywhere....
      Guns in glass cabinets.
      People have signed anything & everything.
      And of course a country singer with a guitar. Plus the barmaids impromptu singing.
      So who are we not to sit and have a beer (root beer for Lachlan)

      Photos will never do it justice.

      What an amazing evening. Thanks for the laughs & memories Lachlan & mum 🥰      Read more

    • Canada and Alaska
      1
      Day 15

      North to Akaska

      September 13, 2019 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 12 °C

      The internet is very hit and miss so we can only cross our fingers that the posts update properly.

      It’s very quiet onboard, I’m told there’s only 1,300 people aboard, capacity for the ship is 1,432. It’s a small cruise ship compared to the others.

      We’re due to dock in Juneau early this afternoon. We’ll take a wander around then we’re booked in for the Salmon Bake @ 5pm. All you can eat Salmon, Lachlan’s very excited.

      But before all the lovely Salmon we listen to the cruise director talk about Skagway History - Dreamers, Schemers & Stampeders. Facinating history this little state has. I love they way they refer to the other US states as “the lower 48”.

      We’ve had a light lunch and decide to disembark the Ship....WOW, it’s raining bears & moose’s- we wait 20 minutes and it’s clear enough to venture out. Mums all dressed up like red riding hood.
      It’s worse than Melbourne - almost terrestrial rain then it stops for 5 minutes then down it comes again with gusty winds too boot.....
      We do a little souvenir shopping then decide this is crazy & head back to the ship.      Read more

    • Michi und RahelRound The World 2015
      2
      Day 56

      Downtown Juneau, Juneau

      June 4, 2015 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 11 °C

      Eine kleine Cessna hat uns von Skagway über Juneau nach Gustavus (Nationalpark Glacier Bay) gebracht. Eine andere Möglichkeit gäbe es auch gar nicht, da der Ort nur aus der Luft und sonst noch per Schiff zu erreichen ist. Das schlechte Wetter hat uns einen ziemlich holprigen Flug beschert, dennoch konnten wir von oben schon die unglaubliche Schönheit der Landschaft von Alaska erahnen (der eine mehr, der andere weniger. Stimmts Rahel? ;-)).Read more

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    • Beth VogelzangRocky & Bullwinkle Tour
      2
      Day 14

      North, to Alaska!

      August 15, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 11 °C

      Up this morning we walked around downtown Juneau. This city, the capital of Alaska has only about 31,500 people. The economy seems to entirely revolve around the cruise ship industry. Today, there were four ships in dock, and this occurs every day! There are a heaps of tourist shops on the dock area, and hundreds of people frequenting them.

      Cathy needed some time to do some school marking, so Paul and I caught the local bus out the the Mendenhall Valley, and took a very pleasant walk to the Glacier. We saw red salmon in a stream, and the glacier was impressive. On the way back, through the drizzly rain, we saw a mother bear and her three cubs... very special. We took a 4 km walk through the forest, which was gorgeous. It was raining, but I think it is a rare day that it does not rain here.

      Tomorrow we catch a ferry to Glacier Bay and Gustavus.      Read more

    • TravelerCANADA and ALASKA 2018
      Day 13

      VICTORIA - VANCOUVER - CRUISE SHIP

      May 6, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C

      Sunday, May 6th took ferry back across Georgia Strait to Vancouver then transfered to Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal to board Holland America Line cruise ship M S WESTERDAM. 4:30pm social gathering with tour group. Dinner 6pm Pinnacle Grill for a Sail Away Dinner. Clocks back 1hr. each night cabin stewards set room up for the night.,with towels make animals - rabbit.Read more

    You might also know this place by the following names:

    Juneau, جونو, Cuno, Джуна, Джуно, জুনাউ ব্যুরো, Τζούνο, جونو، آلاسکا, 朱諾, גונו, Ջունո, JNU, Tisaantikii Hiinii, ジュノー, ჯუნო, 주노, Жуно, Iunellum, Džunas, Džūno, Џуно, जुनू, जुन्यु, ଜୁନୋ, اوکلاہوما سٹی, 99801, जुनो, Džuns, ஜூனோ, جونیا‌ؤ

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