Population 30,000
Coldest: -20
Warmest: 80-degrees
Today: 11 and overcast
Apparently we have been VERY lucky. The weather for our entire vacation so far has been above and beyond the 'ordinary'. In Juneau there is 220 days of rain per year.
Mom was a little nervous about our "Mendenhall Glacier Rapids" excursion....but it really was a mini-rapid in a dingy. The Mendehall Glacier was AMAZING. The Glacier diminishes by 200 feet every year. We had a terrific guide and Mom is very glad that nobody fell out...the water was 30-degrees. And, Yes, there were pieces of ice floating around in the water. Like mini-iceburgs. Pretty amazing.
We are in Juneau until 9:00pm this evening, so we had time to walk around town. Lots of Eagles, Salmon, and tourists. The average home is $300,000 for 1,800 square feet, and can run over a million $$ for water front.
Why would anyone live in Alaska????? The beauty and fresh air maybe. Most of the tour guides are students doing summer employment.... hey Patrick... what do you think?
In the Theatre this evening, we listened to Libby Riddle and her experiences in Alaska. 'dog mushing'. She was the 1st female Iditarod Champion 1985. (Dog Musher). You would have loved it, Mike!! Those dogs are quite special. She spoke of a very special relationship with her dogs, usually mixed-breed.
Looking forward to 2-days at sea: Fjords and Glacier Bay. I'll keep you posted!
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