Juneau

Juneau is the capital of Alaska. Surprising when as the locals say there are only 3 ways to get here: plane, ship, or be born here. It is a good frontier town…or would like that reputation. Buildings originally were built over water (like in Ketchikan) and then on gravel from the residue of gold mining. Some of the streets are stairs.

Tourists come to Juneau because glaciers are so close to town. In fact tourists have been coming to see the glaciers since the 1800’s so consider yourself in good company.

The glacier from the Brotherhood bridge. The bridge marks the division between urban and rural areas of Juneau. Look at the rafters coming down the Mendenhall River. Don’t fall in the water is cooooolllldddd.

Tomorrow is vintage rail car and motor car in Skagway. The rail is a narrow gauge rail that was originally built to transport gold miners and their equipment from the port to White Pass .Hope you are looking forward to exploring Skagway.