Day 24/68. En route for Juneau.

I awoke at 9.20 this morning having slept through much of the scenic cruising towards Alaska’s capital, Juneau. (I always thought that Anchorage was the capital). While I haven’t seen any today, bears (far in the distance), whales and eagles have been spotted by fortunate observers. Cloud covered the snow-capped wooded hills and mountains on both sides. As noon approaches, blue sky and warmth are breaking through and only the highest peaks are crowned with cloud, and patches of snow.I, at long last, and after a hearty breakfast, ventured out into the viewing area forward on Deck 5. Cunard don’t miss a trick, a pop-up bar selling hot alcoholic beverages was offering potent concoctions at 11.50 USD a drink. I just had to try the hot chocolate. Juneau was visible ahead of us. It seems two cruise ships are already in port, providing the economy with a much needed boost.I am not on my own in not looking on Alaska as merely a “to-do” destination. As with almost all of the places I have called at recently, Alaska is yet another place I would like to return to, giving more time to where I have visited. As we approach Juneau, from the port side are views of forest covered, and lightly cloud and snow clad hills. I hope the photographs below illustrate this.(Note for my own informaton)The photographs I took on my camera yesterday reflect GMT-7, not -8 as they should have been. I have reset the camera clock accordingly today)Thanks for reading,David.