Until Next Time

The Holland America Line cruise ship Volendam docks at the Alaska Steamship Dock while a Wings of Alaska floatplane departs nearby.

I apologize for my absence. We've had family visiting from out of town. Unfortunately my mother, who is visiting needed to be taken by ambulance to the ER Monday evening. After multiple tests, the doctors believe she may have cancer in her brain. So, I'm flying out with her tomorrow. I'm not sure how long I will be away or when I'll be able to post again. Until next time, enjoy your day - you never know what tomorrow may bring.

Annual Planting

Remember the greenhouse I photographed on March 15, 2010? Well, after Carol Ackerson (a crew leader with the CBJ Parks and Landscaping) and her crew meticulously cared for the annuals at the CBJ greenhouse and cold frames, they are now ready to be planted. Carol designs a grid in the soil before she begins transplanting the flowers into one of the many planters around Juneau.

Lampposts

The City of Juneau has been busy putting up the lamppost flags in preparation for the upcoming tourist season.

Front Street

A stroll along Front Street

Seward's Day

Alaska state and Juneau city employees had the day off today in honor of Seward’s Day, but it was business as usual for many local businesses, federal employees, and schools. (Pictured here is a look toward the intersection of Seward Street and Front Street)

What is Seward’s Day? In 1867, Secretary of State William H. Seward negotiated with Russia to purchase Alaska for 7.2 million dollars (2 cents an acre). Many disagreed with the decision calling it Seward’s Folly or Seward’s Icebox. Personally, I think he was a great visionary.

Rainy Day

A look across Gastineau Channel toward downtown Juneau