Tues. June 29
This morning we went on a 6 hr. glacier cruise to Kenai Fjords National Park. As we left the harbor it was cloudy and misty, but absolutely beautiful! We went out into Resurrection Bay where we saw sea otters and lions, humpback whales, lots of birds and porpoises that were bow riding with our boat. There were panoramic views of deep carved glacial valleys and fjords that were the most brilliant shade of green we ever saw. There were snow covered glaciers all around us . . . this is truly the most spectacular scenery we’ve ever seen. We both agree that it beats Haleakela Crater on Maui, Waimea Canyon on Kauai and the Blue Mountains of Australia! We just can’t get over the abundant natural beauty . . .it’s just incredible and something everyone should see in their lifetime.
So, just when we think it can’t get any more spectacular, it does! The boat pulls into a cove and right up to a calving glacier. The sound starts out like echoing thunder and then pieces of glacier hit the water with a tremendous boom . . . it was surreal. Later tonight we are hiking out to Exit Glacier (1 mile out) and then having dinner at the famous “Salmon Bake” restaurant located at the base of the glacier.
** I uploaded this post on Tue. June 30 at 7 pm Alaska time. We pulled the RV right next to the Seward public library in town and got free wi-fi!
Temp: 66 degrees
Wildlife sightings: Sea lions, otters, porpoises, whales, birds, rabbits
This morning we went on a 6 hr. glacier cruise to Kenai Fjords National Park. As we left the harbor it was cloudy and misty, but absolutely beautiful! We went out into Resurrection Bay where we saw sea otters and lions, humpback whales, lots of birds and porpoises that were bow riding with our boat. There were panoramic views of deep carved glacial valleys and fjords that were the most brilliant shade of green we ever saw. There were snow covered glaciers all around us . . . this is truly the most spectacular scenery we’ve ever seen. We both agree that it beats Haleakela Crater on Maui, Waimea Canyon on Kauai and the Blue Mountains of Australia! We just can’t get over the abundant natural beauty . . .it’s just incredible and something everyone should see in their lifetime.
So, just when we think it can’t get any more spectacular, it does! The boat pulls into a cove and right up to a calving glacier. The sound starts out like echoing thunder and then pieces of glacier hit the water with a tremendous boom . . . it was surreal. Later tonight we are hiking out to Exit Glacier (1 mile out) and then having dinner at the famous “Salmon Bake” restaurant located at the base of the glacier.
** I uploaded this post on Tue. June 30 at 7 pm Alaska time. We pulled the RV right next to the Seward public library in town and got free wi-fi!
Temp: 66 degrees
Wildlife sightings: Sea lions, otters, porpoises, whales, birds, rabbits
HEY THERE, WOW HOW AMAZING THE PICTURES ARE!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to your postings.. this trip just sounds amazing...
ReplyDeletehey who are the fat guy's in the photos
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ReplyDeleteGreat pictures...Grace you are doing a good job with your blog! Ramona
ReplyDeleteGreat insight and comments on where you been and going..love all the photos...wedding look like fun. great to see everyone..have fun...paul & margie
ReplyDeleteGrace..loved photo #190...It looks like Junior is driving off behind you...too funny...can't wait for more info...and photos...Margie
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