Juneau, AK
Today we sorta got to sleep in. We both got up and Brandi worked out and I went to the Schooner Bar to update the blog until trivia started. I acually got a lot done, which was really nice.
Then...trivia. It was general knowledge trivia today. We did pretty good, but not great. Still...no wins under our belt.
After trivia...around 10:30 am, we went to breakfast before we had our excursion that day...Yay our first excusrsion!
Breakfast was breakfast. Nothing spectacular to report. Oh...I ate a o lot. But then again...there is food available almost 24 hours a day...so it’s hard NOT to eat a lot!
We packed a couple of apples and plums and made our way to the pier to meet up with our excusrsion. What were doing that day you ask? We were going kayaking within close proximity and view of a glacier! Cool!
We met our bus and learned a little about Juneau...oh yeah...that’s where we were. Cool huh? Funny that I use the term, “cool.” Because it was FAR from cool...it was hot...not Africa hot, but hot. 82 friggin’ degrees! Everyone we talked to said, “Wear layers!” “Sure it’s the summer, but it will still be cool.” “No...you won’t need shorts.” They were all wrong.
Note: Despite the warm weather, it was GREAT! It was just hot because we thought it might be cold. If we were prepared for the heat then all would’ve been good.
Once at the glacier, (Sorry, I don’t remember what the name was of the glacier we visited.) we got out of the bus, got our boots, life vest and splash skirt and then claimed our kayaks. Oh yes...we brought along all of those aforementioned layers in a backpack. 1 fleece, 2 jackets, and 1 windbreaker. What we needed...none of those things.
The kayaking itself was really neat. We saw a bald eagle, some otters (we think) a waterfall, and of course, a GLACIER! All while kayaking in the OCEAN! It was great and also tired us out pretty good.
The sun was shining. We were paddling. And the shore didn’t seem to get much closer when we were heading back to shore. That’s because we were tired and our kayak had rudder pedals that weren’t straight. So, in order to go straight, I had to use the rudder pedals to turn left. It’s had to explain, but in essence, I had to paddle like I was turning in order to go straight, so there was a lot of back on forth. Still...it was an experience I will soon not forget.
We got back to shore, were greeted with water and crackers and salami and cheese. Yum!
The bus took us back to the center of town...PERFECT! It dropped us off right by the Red Dog Saloon. Time for some pictures and and souvenirs!
We walked around the town, bought a couple of items. My favorite shirt? It showed a bunch of hikers and the text said, “Bring a compass. It’s awkward to eat your friends. Juneau, AK.” I regret not buying that shirt. My 2nd favorite shirt? “Juneau, a drinking town with a fishing problem.” Given the number of bars in Juneau, this is an appropriate statement.
While walking, Brandi and I were given 2 “Supahstars!” on the street of Juneau from people from the ship. Awesome! We like being celebrities!
We decided to walk back to the ship instead of taking the shuttle. Why? Because I wanted the FULL set of 4 Alaska coasters that were being given out by 4 different Juneau shops. The walk back took us past the fourth and final coaster location. Well...because we were walking back to the pier, it was a 1 mile walk, in the heat, after paddling a kayak earlier. Needless to say, that when we got back to the ship, our feet hurt and we were hot and tired.
But not tired enough for 70’s Name That Tune trivia! We did ok...well...The other members of my team didn’t know all that much...We got 21 of the 30 questions but lost to a team that got 25 right. Sigh.
That evening’s show was called “The Piano Man.” It had singing and dancing to the music of Ray Charles, Elton John, Billy Joel, Barry Manilow and somone else I can’t remember. It was very entertaining. The singers on this trip have a lot of talent.
It was Italian night in the dining room tonight. That meant...SINGING WAITERS! *None of whom were from Italy. HA! Personally, I love it when the waiters sing. It was loads of fun!
It is now 10:30pm and most of our group is pretty tired. We took some pictures in the Centrum and then Shpuck and Aubrey went to bet. Brandi and I hung out an danced in the Centrum at the 70’s dance party. FUN! We think we’re going to be in the video for this cruise. That would rock.
OK...11:30. Time for bed.
I almost forgot! Tonight was the night that Brandi, Shpuck, Aubrey and myself agreed to wear our Caribbean shirts. They were a big hit. Probably because we’re all fun people...except Shpuck. :)
-J&B
Today we sorta got to sleep in. We both got up and Brandi worked out and I went to the Schooner Bar to update the blog until trivia started. I acually got a lot done, which was really nice.
Then...trivia. It was general knowledge trivia today. We did pretty good, but not great. Still...no wins under our belt.
After trivia...around 10:30 am, we went to breakfast before we had our excursion that day...Yay our first excusrsion!
Breakfast was breakfast. Nothing spectacular to report. Oh...I ate a o lot. But then again...there is food available almost 24 hours a day...so it’s hard NOT to eat a lot!
We packed a couple of apples and plums and made our way to the pier to meet up with our excusrsion. What were doing that day you ask? We were going kayaking within close proximity and view of a glacier! Cool!
We met our bus and learned a little about Juneau...oh yeah...that’s where we were. Cool huh? Funny that I use the term, “cool.” Because it was FAR from cool...it was hot...not Africa hot, but hot. 82 friggin’ degrees! Everyone we talked to said, “Wear layers!” “Sure it’s the summer, but it will still be cool.” “No...you won’t need shorts.” They were all wrong.
Note: Despite the warm weather, it was GREAT! It was just hot because we thought it might be cold. If we were prepared for the heat then all would’ve been good.
Once at the glacier, (Sorry, I don’t remember what the name was of the glacier we visited.) we got out of the bus, got our boots, life vest and splash skirt and then claimed our kayaks. Oh yes...we brought along all of those aforementioned layers in a backpack. 1 fleece, 2 jackets, and 1 windbreaker. What we needed...none of those things.
The kayaking itself was really neat. We saw a bald eagle, some otters (we think) a waterfall, and of course, a GLACIER! All while kayaking in the OCEAN! It was great and also tired us out pretty good.
The sun was shining. We were paddling. And the shore didn’t seem to get much closer when we were heading back to shore. That’s because we were tired and our kayak had rudder pedals that weren’t straight. So, in order to go straight, I had to use the rudder pedals to turn left. It’s had to explain, but in essence, I had to paddle like I was turning in order to go straight, so there was a lot of back on forth. Still...it was an experience I will soon not forget.
We got back to shore, were greeted with water and crackers and salami and cheese. Yum!
The bus took us back to the center of town...PERFECT! It dropped us off right by the Red Dog Saloon. Time for some pictures and and souvenirs!
We walked around the town, bought a couple of items. My favorite shirt? It showed a bunch of hikers and the text said, “Bring a compass. It’s awkward to eat your friends. Juneau, AK.” I regret not buying that shirt. My 2nd favorite shirt? “Juneau, a drinking town with a fishing problem.” Given the number of bars in Juneau, this is an appropriate statement.
While walking, Brandi and I were given 2 “Supahstars!” on the street of Juneau from people from the ship. Awesome! We like being celebrities!
We decided to walk back to the ship instead of taking the shuttle. Why? Because I wanted the FULL set of 4 Alaska coasters that were being given out by 4 different Juneau shops. The walk back took us past the fourth and final coaster location. Well...because we were walking back to the pier, it was a 1 mile walk, in the heat, after paddling a kayak earlier. Needless to say, that when we got back to the ship, our feet hurt and we were hot and tired.
But not tired enough for 70’s Name That Tune trivia! We did ok...well...The other members of my team didn’t know all that much...We got 21 of the 30 questions but lost to a team that got 25 right. Sigh.
That evening’s show was called “The Piano Man.” It had singing and dancing to the music of Ray Charles, Elton John, Billy Joel, Barry Manilow and somone else I can’t remember. It was very entertaining. The singers on this trip have a lot of talent.
It was Italian night in the dining room tonight. That meant...SINGING WAITERS! *None of whom were from Italy. HA! Personally, I love it when the waiters sing. It was loads of fun!
It is now 10:30pm and most of our group is pretty tired. We took some pictures in the Centrum and then Shpuck and Aubrey went to bet. Brandi and I hung out an danced in the Centrum at the 70’s dance party. FUN! We think we’re going to be in the video for this cruise. That would rock.
OK...11:30. Time for bed.
I almost forgot! Tonight was the night that Brandi, Shpuck, Aubrey and myself agreed to wear our Caribbean shirts. They were a big hit. Probably because we’re all fun people...except Shpuck. :)
-J&B