Juneau and sunshine!

A week ago it was expected to be rainy in Juneau but it was a gorgeous day! We got up early enough to see part of the inland passage. I'm sure it is more spectacular during winter months, but it was still beautiful. We did see some whales spouting but none breaching.  

Notice the time stamp on the one above! 2:00am!

After having breakfast on the chilly balcony we retreated to the warmth of our cabin and watched through the slider. We ventured down to deck 4 about an hour before reaching port to watch us land. We were on the landing side so did not see the tugs that pushed us up to the dock.

Spent the few hours that we had in port shopping...the ship really promotes all of the jewelry shops (we think they get a kickback) and if you venture in they try really really hard to see you some very expensive jewelry....at least the markup is huge. I looked at this beautiful emerald bracelet (it really was gorgeous) but it was marked at 7 grand...but they could 'give me a deal' since it was the end of the season and I could have it for $1,500...still too rich for my blood...(I later bought a fake emerald bracelet that was very similar for $20!)

For lunch we stopped at a little local place that makes crepes. I had what they called a Gastineau...smoked salmon, cheese, spinach, smoked salmon spread and red onion...delicious!

Of course we had to go to the local quilt store where I picked up some Alaska themed projects...met several gals from the ship there! I know, amazing!

Our excursion for Juneau was a salmon bake...it wasn't bad, but we didn't feel that it was worth the money we paid extra for it (tomorrow's train trip, even if it rains, should be much better).

Back onboard we have enjoyed some adult beverages and once again are sitting on our balcony waiting for us to leave port. Another Royal Caribbean ship was in port, and we just watched them leave...it is just getting dark so it was beautiful to see.

And, we are off! Next stop-Skagway in the morning!