And we are off to Alaska to celebrate Caitlyn and James' wedding. We met up with Tressa in Seattle, not realizing we were on the same flight with her from SLC to Seattle. Deena and Kami were on an earlier flight, so they landed in Juneau about an hour before we did. We got into Juneau around 11 pm, so checked into the hotel (4 points), and started this party Thursday morning.
We had breakfast at a place called Sand Piper. Next was walking the board walk down toward the tram and to the shops to do a little shopping.
It's like Caitlyn was with us, because I was on the phone with her in this picture. We met up with Caitlyn and Dean (dean had gone Fred Meyer) and headed to Nugget falls.
Deena, Caitlyn, Dean, Greg, Kami, and Joni
Caitlyn, Ej, and Dean
Caitlyn, Kami, Greg, Joni, and Deena
From Nugget falls we headed to Auke Bay.
Greg, Caitlyn, Kami, Deena, Ej, and Dean
So many cool places to take pictures!
From Auke Bay, we wet to Caitlyn's house and had pizza from the Island Pub.
Back to Juneau, and walked the board walk down to the whale statue. It was freezing cold!
Back to the hotel where we played cards for hours!
Friday, December 10
We decided to walk the Treadwell Mine trail.
Walking down Sandy Beach was freezing, but beautiful!
Picture at the Totem pole, and then we headed for North Douglas.
While out at North Douglas we were able to watch about 5 humpback whales, a bunch of sea lions, and more amazing scenery!
Next stop was the Red Dog Saloon.
um...ok.
Wandered through town and the shops,
then back to Caitlyn's to play cards .
Saturday, Dec 11th, we had breakfast at Black Moon Koven.
Let's just say it was interesting. It's been fun eating at all the different places.
Back down to a walk along the boardwalk, cuz that NEVER gets old.
This crow wasn't one bit afraid of us, but I was kind of afraid of him...especially since I didn't have any food for him.
Time to head over and help Caitlyn and James set up for the Juneau parties!
Setting up included redoing the lights in one bar, and spreading out flowers for flower crowns at another bar. These guys know how to throw a party (or four)!
Making flower crowns at Barnaby Brewing
This is what happens when you ask Juliana to take a picture for you! Love that girl!
This really was a fun activity, and everyone in attendance participated! Caitlyn and James have awesome and very supportive friends!
The Newlyweds!
Dean and Greg in a bar....priceless!
After we all made our flower crowns, we headed over to The Clock in the middle of town for a group photo.
Coolest photographer ever! Takes his own wedding pictures!
Next stop, dinner and trivia at the Imperial Bar.
Just when you thought the party was over....it was just moved to a new venue. Carolers and bonfire at Juliana's!
Such a fun, unusual, creative, unexpected, and everything else kind of day!
Sunday, December 12, 2021
Trying hard to enjoy every last second of the Alaska trip, we met up at our hotel, (shout out to Deena for arranging it, in the perfect location!)
Dean, Ej, James, Caitlyn, Kami, Deena, Joni, and Greg
We went out to Forbidden Peak Brewery, across from Auke Bay, which of course, means amazing scenery! Standing by the fire, looking over the bay, love it!
Lunch before our flight was at the Sand Bar.
The only photo I have from the Sand Bar is me coming out of the men's room.
Weird way to end this trip, and this blog, but it is what it is....whatever that means!
Till next time.
