16 July, Thursday

Great day in Juneau. We get to see Rene, Dave, Ellie, Roblin, Forest and Arlo. Morning started early with some basic shopping. Then Rene picked us up downtown and we went to Douglas Island where she and Dave live. We were unable to see Dawson as he was working with ERA, the helicopter service for glacier rides. At 1130 we went to pick up Forest and watch him in a class play, great. Time for lunch and Dave took off from his job, Roblin came home and all were present. Great time. We then took Rene to the airport as she was heading south to Portland to meet Eliza at soccer camp. Dave and Dawson will follow shortly and they will have a summer vacation. Spent the afternoon getting needed supplies and mailing items. Dinner at Ellie’s was again a family event. Back to the ship just before sailing. It proved to be a very nice day. Good weather, good family, good times.