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Day 6 Juneau/Sitka

         In the morning take the Fjord Express
      ferry back to Juneau. The Fjord Express   Russian dancing of the  Archangel
      bus will pick you up at the dock and take   Dancers and totem-lined trail through   in  2007,  the  center  offers  protection
      you to the Juneau airport for your short   the rainforest. Be sure to stop by Abby’s   and expert care to rescued animals in
      flight  to  Sitka.  Rent  a  car  at  the  airport   Reflection, a quilt and apparel store with   an enriching, educational environment.
      and  spend  the  day  in  the  town  where   locally designed fabric from Sitka artists.   The  Sheldon  Jackson  Museum  on
      “wilderness and culture collide.” Sitka is   Her faithful dog will probably great you   College Drive is the oldest museum in
      a picturesque town with a strong Russian   at  the  door  and  welcome  you  to  the   Alaska.  The  unusual  octagon  shaped
      heritage. The orthodox cathedral with its   store. A short drive out of town, Fortress   building  showcases  the  incredible  and
      onion  shaped  domes  and  gold  crosses   of the  Bear, is  a facility that provides  a   wide variety of artifacts including native
      makes for a lovely contrast against the   safe haven for orphaned bears. Founded   totems, masks, baskets and sewing.
      green forest covered mountains.
         The  Tlingit,  Russian  and  American
      settlers have all left their mark on Sitka
      and can still be seen in the traditional

                          Aerial view of Sitka
                      photo by Roman Sorokin

















































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