I'm sure you
have head the expression that all roads to Rome. Here is another one: No roads leads to
Juneau, the capital of Alaska.
The above pictures were taken on Gastineau Channel , one way to get to Juneau, the
capital of Alaska. You can also get
there by plane or by foot. The terrain surrounding the town is just too
rugged for incoming roads.
There were
several excursions available for us
tourists in Juneau. We chose whale
watching and the Mendenhall Glacier.
Juneau is
not a big town. I'm sure it would be
even smaller if it wasn't the state's official seat. The bus driver pointed out the Governor's
Mansion, on the side of a hill. It was
bigger than most the houses around it, but not that big. I did not have enough time to prepare before
he driver said, "And the Governor's mansion is there on the
left." Wait! Stop!
We just drove on.
Alaska, we
noticed, have very few franchise fast food restaurants. I think that is because most jobs are
seasonal, based on salmon natural habits and the tourists' natural habits. That being said, McDonald's opened a store in
Juneau. People came from miles around to
try a McDonald's hamburger. They sold out their first day. Things like supplies have to come by barge,
so the 2nd day McDonald's opened were days later. They had to figure out a system, which I
suppose they did. Another thing about
the local McDonald's is that it is a notorious
bear hangout after hours, around the garbage cans.
Mendenhall Glacier
There is a sign about here that says something to the effect that if you were standing her about 40 years ago you would be standing on top of the glacier.
This is a lookout point where you can see the Mendenhall Glacier inside without the weather elements pestering you.
Inside the Lookout Point
stay tuned for Moby Dick
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