Hi, just a few min to post, as I said, the next two weeks will be "rushing" for me.
Gatowman thank you for that, love it,
First, yes, it's the Red Onion in Skagway, I can't wait, I love haunted houses, thanks so much I knew it was a bordello, but didn't know it was haunted, that's on my list. The Red Dog in Juneau is on my list for lunch or drinks depending on the time we get in.

As for the heli tours, that's the problem, hubby has a camera bag, (rucksack) style. He won't leave it, and he will want it as he switches lens depending on the shot and to much trouble to go back to the ship and get it so we will skip that one, unless one there spur of the moment will let us on with it. I'm not overly concerned, if I do it, great, it not, that's ok too.

JPH, thank you for the info on the shopping, I do hope there will be a lecture about the russian stuff as I would really interested as I wanted to buy a box and dolls while in Sitka

I too don't think I'll be disappointed in Alaska, as shopping is secondary. They tour op in Haines said that it's still bear viewing there as the salmon are still swimming so we'll see, but any wildlife will be a welcome sight.

Thanks to all for all your good wishes and kind responses, I'll be checking in here and there before I go but not a lot of "posting time" left.

If anyone is sailing I wish you happy and safe travels.

Jean