From Juneau to Haines, the ferry travels through the Lynn Canal. Hard to believe it is the ocean when you are surrounded by mountains. We got to see several lighthouses. We had a moose and calf greet us shortly after we left the ferry dock in Haines. That was a pleasant surprise! 
We stayed in a hotel that was renovated from the officer's quarters of the original Fort Seward. Fort Seward was the first army post in Alaska. There are still several buildings that surround the parade grounds. http://www.bellsalaska.com/haines.html
We took the Fast Ferry (no motorcycle) to Skagway. The ride was nice and the visit to Skagway was interesting. Gave us more of a perspective of the hardships that the gold seekers had to go through when they came for the gold rush. http://www.skagway.com/
We have made our first 1000 driving miles. With the ferry, it has taken us almost two weeks to accomplish.
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