We woke up this morning about 2 hours out of Skagway. Pea soup fog! We took a train up the mountain. Caught a few good views. But at times we couldn't see a thing! Eerie and beautiful at the same time. Of course, much better when we could see the mountains. At times we were on sheer cliffs. The railroad was built during the gold rush. Interesting stuff.
We spent about an hour shopping in Skagway. Jan and I toured the former Brothel. Interesting place for a pastor to tour but it was fun in a goofy sort of way.
The fog lifted somewhat so the ride out of Skagway was breath-taking. (The locals keep telling us how great the weather was--last year! :) We just enjoy being cold for a change.)
We have to make a detour back to Juneau. Apparently 11 of our shipmates were stranded on a helicopter/dogsled adventure on a glacier. We aren't even sure if they have made it back down yet.
Before dinner Jan and I treated ourselves to a massage. Actually, we were given a ship credit and used it for that.
All in all, so far--a very nice trip with some not so nice weather. But this is Alaska, after all. One of God's masterpieces.
We will be on the boat now for the next 48 hours.
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