Sorry! Out of order--note dates. Unfortunately I "published" them in the wrong order--oops!
July 15, 2013
July 15, 2013
Glacier crusie—WOW!!!
Not only did we see some amazing glaciers up close (note pictures), but
we saw marine animals too! The
list: sea lions, harbor seals, sea otters (a group is called a “raft”—an
interesting tidbit for me), a humpback whale, a black bear (others saw it; I
think my eyes were closed), bald eagles, and salmon (the silly buggers were
jumping out of the water and slapping onto their sides).
Not having had enough glacier gawking, Matt and I, after the
cruise, went for a hike to see a couple more. On the trail, we had snow!!!!
Tonight we are staying at a Chugach National Forest
campground near Hope. Matt is
missing the electricity and water.
Personally, I like living more remotely. The area is generally more beautiful, the sites are more separated,
they are cleaner, and they are significantly more palatable financially! ($9.00 for outhouse toilets and a place
to crash.) Hope this finds you all
well and happy!
Oops, wrong order. These are the glaciers we saw hiking--note the snow in the foreground!
Matt working hard to earn ANOTHER Jr. Ranger badge. He signed his pledge in front of 40 or more people. I was so proud--smiles!
Surprise Glacier
We did see (and hear) some minor calving--cool!
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