Blogs from Juneau, Alaska, United States, North America - page 12

It is a beautiful sunny day here in Juneau, Alaska and I can't believe I haven't written in over two weeks. Has it really been that long? Well I guess it's safe to say that a lot has happened lately. Some major ups and downs, but nothing too life altering! This week has gone surprisingly well...a little better than last week. Right now it is sunny, gorgeous, and I have lots to write about. First off, the title. What's up with it? Well, today was the UAS Protest against the 15% tuition increase next year. It is actually going to be a 22% increase over the next two years, but nevertheless, I joined the students out in the courtyard (mostly to skip class and be outside), carried a sign with Melissa in tow, and marched across ... read more

Wow, it's the end of February? When did that happen? Well since it has been some time since I have posted, I decided to share a few pictures I recently took during my Marine Ecology Lab. There is nothing like sunshine, low tide, intertidal creatures, and some whales to make you happy! How is life with me? Well...I can't complain. Life has been BUSY though. With my GIS class this past month, there have just been many late nights of homework and many LONG days of work. But luckily, I have some good friends around that have helped me unwind on the weekends and have been making this semester pretty good. Of course, I have yet to take photos of them really, but soon!! With spring break fastly approaching and midterms coming up, hopefully things will ... read more

Well, my past couple of weeks back here stateside have been excitingas I have engaged in many new firsts and am way excited for what else is to come. One of the best new ones was today -- my first time at Eaglecrest. I know, I know, it seems like a sin living in Juneau for almost five years now and never having gone to Eaglecrest. So today, I made the early morning expedition with Les and my two roommates - Sara and Amy. Of course we all were a little sleepy after not having the best dreams from watching a ridiculously stupid but creepy movie called The Orphan, but we made it up to the mountain around 9am. It was a beautiful morning as we got my gear and I went to my lesson while ... read more

Alan headed to the Observation Lounge at 7 this morning to make sure that we had ringside seats for url=http://myitchytravelfeet.com/2009/09/09/cruising-vancouver-to-singapore-regent-seven-seas-mariner/ Mariner's cruise up Tracy Arm, one of Alaska’s scenic fjords. I met him about thirty minutes later for our coffee with a view. As the ship sailed beside the sheer granite cliffs of the narrow fjord, lecturer, Terry Breen, provided the commentary. But, environmental regulations applying to Tracy Arm meant that her remarks could not be broadcast on the outside decks of the ship. So, the only way to hear Terry was to be in the Observation Lounge. You can imagine that our coffee came with quite a crowd, along with the spectacular view. Our good weather luck allowed Mariner to cruise 18 miles up Tracy Arm, much farther than ships are usually able to maneuver. ... read more

Yesterday we went to Juneau. It was a cold rainy day, but we all took in some great sights. Kay & I took the tram to the top of Mt. Roberts & then hiked the Alpine Loop at the top of the mountain. What a view. In the visitor center, there was a lady selling cookbooks commemorating the 50th anniversary of statehood for Alaska. It is hard to believe but I can still remember when there were only 48 states! We then went back down the tram & had lunch in town at the Red Dog Saloon. Good food & an interesting environment (They had Wyatt Earp's pistol on display & I got a picture. See the picture & story.) We then did a little shopping & went back to the ship to get ready for ... read more