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Jan 12

Photos of Mendenhall Glacier

Mendenhall Glacier

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[img src=http://swayras.net/alaska/wp-content/flagallery/mendenhall-glacier/thumbs/thumbs_img_0788_0.jpg]Alec and Barbara
Mendenhall Glacier
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26
Jan 12

On our way to Mendenhall Glacier

We are going to try and make it out to Mendenhall Glacier today. Check in with us later to see our latest adventure photos.

25
Jan 12

First trip to the local Walmart

We made our first trip to the local Walmart today. I don't think I have seen a Walmart store in a prettier place. The store is surrounded by snow capped peaks.

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25
Jan 12

Northern Lights

It has been snowing in Juneau since Barbara and I arrived in town so we havn't gotten to see the Northern Lights show yet.  Here is one of the pictures sent in to the local news KTUU in Anchorage.

Northern Lights

25
Jan 12

Snow plow operators have job security

The snow plows operate night and day up here. They have to plow over the same area every couple of hours. Last night we had another 6 to 8 inches if snow.

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24
Jan 12

Shopping at a Real Grocery Store

Barbara and I took our first trip to the local grocery store Fred Meyers. I was pleasantly surprised with some of the products they sell. First and foremost they have a full gun cabinet. Items included 44 mags, 454 Casulls and 500 Smith & Wesson Express. After being delighted with that selection they toped it off by selling Bacon Flavored popcorn.

Wow!

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23
Jan 12

Down at the warf

The Warf in Juneau

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23
Jan 12

Lunch at The Hangar

Today's special halibut clam chowder with pastrami sandwinches