Matanuska

 Well I finally left Juneau. I'm on the ship Matanuska she is a pretty big ship bigger than the one I sailed down on. Here is a link for anyone interested.

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Matanuska

I did not book a room. I chose to ride on the upper deck where you are allowed to camp. It was very interesting. You are allowed to have a tent. There are restrooms with a shower. There is also a restaurant on the ship that serves breakfast lunch and dinner. Again like the last ship I am not allowed in the ambulance on the lower deck and Sis is not allowed on the ship. 


That is a tent duck taped to the deck. There is a yellow line telling where to pitch your tent.


This is where everyone hangs out. Just chilling in lawn chairs. There are heaters in the roof so it's nice and cozy.


Some people just camp in the chairs. They get comfortable and kick off their shoes.


Good bye Juneau.

So far it's foggy and rainy if the weather clears up I'll take some beautiful pictures and post another blog!

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