SUNDAY July 22, 2007

Captain Kevin also took us to a place where the seals hang out so the kids could get a look at the crowded bouy. That it was. Perched at the top was an eagle keeping watch. We also caught him taking flight. Afterwards, we caught the taxi (again) back to the hotel. As bad as the car rental rates have been in Alaska, renting would have been worth it here. The taxis are egregious because they can be. And, if you get one, you keep it because once they get into the cruise ship crowd in town, they have no incentive to go out to get a fare and then have to return to town. We kept the name of our first driver and he has been 'johnny on the spot' when we call. It is obvious his employer does not offer dental coverage and I think if I tipped him in twinkies he would follow me on the ferry.

Eighteen days in the can and we are still talking to each other -- a very good sign. Tomorrow (Monday) we leave Juneau about 4pm on the M/V Matanuska headed to Ketchikan -- arrival mid-day Tuesday.