Juneau is Alaska’s capitol city and it was the first community established after Alaska became a part of the US ownership in 1867. It is the second largest city in area in the US, at 2717 square miles of land and 538 square miles of water. Juneau has no highways in or out. All the cars, busses or trucks that are used here come in by ferry or barge. There is one major roadway north and south, but it doesn’t go far. Juneau has a Walmart and an airport and it is quite busy, especially during tourist season.
We met Bruce and Debbie G. at the dock and they were our kind hosts showing us around town and the area. We went up the tram, had a native lunch of fried Halibut and chips at the Sandbar Grill, then went to a neat sanctuary on the northern channel, the Mendenhall glacier, a mining museum and then we had dinner at the Thane Ore House Salmon Bake south of town. Bruce is a.k.a. BTPost on my bulletin boards.
Approaching Juneau Northbound in the Gastineau ChannelNote the Tram at the upper right.Approaching the DockOur sister ship - the Westerdam (southbound loop)And here's Juneau!Docking at JuneauHooking up the ropes.Riding up the Mount Roberts TramwayThe Veendam as seen from the TramThe southern most docks at JuneauA full view of Juneau below.The land at the top.Wildflower MeadowThe view EastInside reflections on a good southern view.
Photos from the Shrine of St. Therese north of Juneau on Favorite Channel:
A quiet natural setting away from the tourists.Photos from the Shrine of St. TheresePhotos from the Shrine of St. ThereseThe Chapel of St. Therese 1938Inside the ChapelQuiet, Serene, away from TouristsOur friends Bruce and Debbie Gordon of Excursion InletThey live on the other side of those mountains.
Photos from the Mendenhall Glacier:
Annie at the Mendenhall GlacierJeannie and Harry at the Mendenhall GlacierThe Mendenhall Glacier and FallsNugget Falls to the right of Mendenhall GlacierLocation Display at the Visitor's Center
The Last Chance Mining Museum:
The Last Chance Mining MuseumMotor for a rope belt driven Com pres sorIngersol Rand Two Cylinder Com pres sorRope belt driven Ingersoll Rand Com pres sorElectrical Control PanelBelt Driven Machinery
