Sailing into Skagway

Friday, May 10, 2019

Sailing to Skagway, and once again, the Golden Princess is right along side of us.

I forgot to mention that while in Juneau yesterday, I saw many eagles, either in trees or flying.  Females can weigh up to 16 lbs.  An amazing bird, beautiful in flight.  I also forgot to mention that on our tour, we passed the Governor's Mansion; it looks like the White House.

A view of Skagway from our ship.  Skagway was founded in 1897.  It is 90 miles northwest of Juneau.  Today's population is approximately 1,036.  During the height of the Gold Rush, the population was 10,000.  There's much to see and do in this town including dog sledding, Klondike Summit, White Pass & Yukon (Canada), and the historic town itself.  I should have mentioned earlier that one purchases shore excursions for each port city visited.  There are many exciting adventures from which to choose.  I'm sorry to have missed the whale watching in Juneau.