June 23 Juneau sets new heat records

We are kicking back and relaxing in Juneau and trying to stay out of the sun. This will be the 5th consecutive day of record setting temps over 80 degrees here. Does not seem that hot at home, but here it is just too hot to do much "tourist stuff" out and about.

Yesterday we took a taxi to the center of town, down where the cruise ships dock. On any given day they have 8,000 to 12,000 people in town off the cruise ships. Gary likened it to "Disneyland" as we watched the throngs of people tour the streets and all the fancy gift shops.

We hung around down there just long enough to get brochures on the sights and adventures that we might like to get involved in...then we walked back to the boat with stops for a breakfast out, internet access at an office supply store and a visit to the State Museum. The museum was done very nicely and was one where you could spend hours if you wanted to read every one of the exhibits. Excellent displays of native tools, clothing (parkas made out of animal guts) and everyday living.

Tomorrow we are going to take an Alaska fast ferry (catamaran) north to Skagway and stay two days. During that time we will take the excursion ride up into the mountain ranges on the old narrow gauge railway...and hopefully take in a "wild west" show.

Reading books and "chillin out" today.

The crazy pair

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