The great Alaskan adventure of 2015 has begun. Falling into character with myself I decided at airport baggage this is where I wanted to live now. The view from the Juneau airport was enough to make that decision. It was over cast and raining most of the afternoon and evening. We went out for a nice leisurely stroll of the town. Wifey did what chicks do and shopped. I did what I do and mentally made up adventures we will be having. We saw a couple big giant cruise ships and the rubes that were on them, and were so glad that was not us. We went and had an amazing meal of king salmon and halibut and Wifey decided that was it for her night. Since I time travelled here (slept on the plane) I was still ready to go. The sun doesn’t set so there was no reason to stop. I grabbed my camera and GPS machine and started walking uphill toward the mountains. I would imagine that only in Alaska could you have a beautiful little urban walk that turned into a wooded hike along a river, then into the woods and trail system, then back into town along the docks, all in a giant loop. My only complaint is that I brought the wrong camera lens, I didn’t realize what I would be getting into. 4 hours later and after 10pm it was time to be back home. I took a bunch of pictures, found a bunch of geocaches, met some great people including an 8 week old puppy without a name yet, and had more fun than you are supposed to have on arrival day. I didn’t find any of the legal grass shops, so the trip is still on pace for now. Thanks Baked Alaska.  

view from baggage claim

unexpected adventure

house? igloo?