Who Knew??? Juneau!!! September 3rd, 2010

We are edging towards the end of our trip. We are really getting used to sleeping late, eating good food, and relaxing. In fact, today, we slept so late we never made it to the museum! As we had breakfast, we shared our table with an elderly couple. During our conversation, he said that he was the first cousin of Cliff....the guy who first developed “Cliff Notes.” It was so interesting how his cousin founded the company and died pretty wealthy. There are so many older people on this trip it is getting kinda creepy. I mean OLDER. At times it feels like we are looking at the Crypt keeper. Now, I understand that I am aging but it is getting a little depressing. There are a few more children on board than I thought but they must be keeping them away from the elderly so that their youth is not sucked out.

We took a tram that ran from the ocean to a large hill and had a beautiful view of the small city. We also saw a beautiful bald eagle that is being cared for after some jack-ass shot its eye out. It will be unable to be released into the wild due to its altered depth perception. But it was amazing with a huge wingspan. The picture does not do it justice. After a short hike, we stopped for a beer at the Red Onion Saloon, which is packed with junk from Alaska since 1949. We meandered around the town trying to find a souvenir for the kids. Not doing well with that.

I heard that tonight is lobster night. Although it is a formal evening, Ron is willing to dress in a suit to get lobster. Should be a fancy-smancy night : ) I am playing a lot in the casino and holding my own. Ron won the first day but has been going downhill. We need to work on that tonight. Although I am winning at 2-card poker, I am also playing Texas Hold’Em and it is kicking my !@*.