Day one was mostly travel but the Cedar Brook Lodge near the Airport in Seattle was great.  I'd describe it as elegant / casual.  A great restaurant and 'sustainable low-impact' rooms - cool place.  We mostly relaxed and recovered from the travel that day.  The time difference is four hours.  

Day two was a joy!  My sister and brother in-law took time out of their busy schedules to show us the town.  They have themselves recently moved to the Seattle area but have been there just long enough to know some of the great places to see.  First it was the Japanese Gardens where the pictures above were taken; then we went to Seattle's Pike Place Public Market and watched them throw fish; next it was a stroll on the pier where the picture below was taken  --  Mt Rainer is about four hours away but still visible from the pier.  We ate at Edna's Restaurant along the Wharf - I'd recommend it to anyone.  

After enjoying the day and dinner with relatives Carla and I returned to the lodge.  We are not yet acclimated to the four hour difference.  Its also a little disconcerting to take photos outside at 10 pm without a flash.   

On Day three we just took in the town ourselves.  We went to Salt Water Park along the bay. Salt Water Park was partially closed due to landslide activity.  Not much to see except driftwood, barnacles, a few Sand Dollars, and dead crabs - not worth the price to enter the park  --  we carried on.  

The flight to Juneau was on time and pleasant.  A short three hours then a shuttle to the Juneau Hotel. Our room is enormous!!