2:15 a.m. arrived much too early after a scant 2 hours sleep. The Ferry has to unload Juneau passengers and cargo, then load passengers and cargo bound for Haines and points north and west departing Juneau at 6:00 a.m. The boat crews are very efficient at this task, if somewhat cavalier about my sleep needs!
The view from our cabin window at 03:00 on 16 July 2018, in port, Juneau.
Surprisingly, we were able to disembark, exit the terminal area and, with the help of WAZE, find our Air BnB apartment without a single hiccup in spite of being deeply sleep-deprived! We parked at the curb of our accommodation at 04:30 expecting a minimum 90 minute wait to check in, but our hostess (may God bless you, Kathleen) spotted us just after 05:00 and waved us in while she did a quick change of the linens (the previous guest had departed at 03:45 to catch a 05:00 flight)! By 06:00, Paul and Mom were comfortably sacked out in their respective beds while I posted yesterday's blog before crashing.
The view from our Air BnB apartment overlooking Juneau harbor
and the MANY cruise ships in port at this time.
and the MANY cruise ships in port at this time.
I managed to grab 5 hours sleep before rousing the house for our first excursion -- a gold panning expedition capped by a salmon dinner buffet alfresco:
Paul polishes his panning technique at Gold Creek outside of Juneau
Nine flakes make this a successful pan. Paul poses at Gold Creek.
Snowmelt continuously feeds Gold Creek -- the source of pioneer wealth and Juneau's freshwater supply!
After the work of finding gold -- a great dinner Creekside.
Returning to our digs after a busy afternoon, it's time for laundry, writing, and a good night's sleep! Tomorrow we're off to find whales!
Mom settled in to relax while Paul took a last look at the view before our Monopoly game to top off our day!
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