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Juneau was our favorite port due to its beauty and activity offerings. The Serenade of the Seas leaves port at 3PM which was a major bummer. Juneau is the capital of Alaska and it cannot be accessed by car. But there is a super fast ferry, which is large enough for cars, which does visit Juneau on a regularly scheduled basis. They also have a small airport.
*Mendenhall Glacier and Gardens Tour* by Ken and Rocky
We took a bus to the Mendenhall Glacier and Visitors Center after the ship docked at Juno. It was a beautiful sight. Afterwards, we visited the Mendenhall Gardens. It is family owned and operated. When we arrived, we were met by a tour guide driving a golf cart. We were taken up the steep hill to the top of the property where there was a beautiful view of the valley below. When we looked to the right, we could see the glacier.	Below is an upside down tree which has been planted with ferns and flowers


There were ponds, ornamental trees, plants and flowers everywhere. This was a beautiful garden and well worth the trip. During the early spring, many of the flowers had to be moved to the nursery overnight because they were too delicate for the cold nights. Once again the guides were native Alaskan and wonderful to visit with. Everyone we met attends college and works as guides in the summer.
	The picture to the left shows Ken at the Mendenhall Glacier. The Glacier is easily accessed from many tours in town.



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