Alaska day 6: Juneau

We weren't able to get a birth in Juneau so we had to take the ship's tenders out. All of the port's birth's were occupied. Juneau seems like a very busy town. There were 5 ships in port that day. It took us forever to get on the tenders. We had to take a number and wait in a dining room for our number to be called. Once our number was called we were escorted down to the tenders.

There was a lot of shopping to do in Juneau. I found a few things that I liked and didn't buy much. I fell in love with a Ulysse Nardin watch. We also got more free stuff at this port. I learned that the shops that advertise with the ship get reimbursed for the free stuff that they gave us. The ship also pays them commission for the stuff we buy.

We came back to the ship for lunch. I got a bratwurst and burger. It was delicious! We were planning to go back out but getting back to the tenders was such a hassle and I was exhausted so we didn't go back out. I ended up taking a nap instead.

After my nap we headed out for dinner. I ordered a calamari steak and prime rib. The calamari steak wasn't what I expected it to be. it was chewy on the outside like calamari rings are and soft on the inside like tofu. I expected it to have the consistency of calamari rings. The prime rib was good. They put a thin gravy on the prime rib instead of au jus. It was a little different.

Tonight's show was a Broadway style Motown production show in a the Vista Lounge. We were really close to the performers. I've never seen such a big production put put on such a small stage. The show designers are very good at using the space they have.

That night we went to the explorers lounge where they had a live band. Then it was off to skywalkers for more dancing.