Glacier Bay

This was one of our destinations as we headed into Glacier Bay National Park. We spent all day Tuesday in this magnificent area. We saw bears and an occasional whale, sea otters and kayakers and campers in remote areas, accessible only by small boat. Only 2 cruise ships are allowed in at a time. We picked up National Park Rangers who shared historical info as well as environmental and geological details. The water is a lovely cloudy aqua and the glaciers are translucent and glowing from within in that same color. I'm not sure I captured it. We spent 90 min in front of Margery Glacier. We watched and listened as it "calved". Large parts cracking loudly and falling into the water with tremendous displays and sounds like loud thunder. I didn't get pictures as you usually hear the sound and then see the splash. We often spent time in this lovely place, the Observation Lounge. There is a coffee bar, a regular bar, a computer area and a wonderfully large , very complete library with very comfy seating areas. It really is a great spot to spend some hours.

Or we go on the top deck and enjoy this. Chairs and blankets if needed. And waiters ......That is a lightly tinted glass to protect from the wind.

A typical view. Not a postcard.

After a late dinner, we have an 8 pm seating, we returned to our room and each night a different towel creation awaits us.

Jerry and Maureen in front of Margerie glacier. It is about 300 ft tall.
As I write this, we are entering Juneau. This is our first land stop and we are going ZIPLINING!!!!