Awoke today in Glacier Bay National Park. The top of Glacier Bay is where there is only a very narrow gap between USA and Canada. Seven tidewater glaciers flow into the top end of Glacier Bay. A few are healthy and advancing, which is rare these days. Only two ships per day are permitted to enter Glacier Bay National Park.
It is a beautiful sunny day to view the snow and glaciers - we have been so lucky with the weather.
Margerie Glacier is one mile wide, 250 feet above sea level, and a base about 100 feet below sea level. It moves about 5 feet per day and "calves" a few times each hour with thunderous loud cracks.
As you can see from the photos, the scenery is spectacular.
The Grand Pacific Glacier with plenty of wildlife.
Calving at the face of the Margerie Glacier.
Seagull likes our balcony rail.
Johns Hopkins Glacier
Mountain peaks above the Johns Hopkins Glacier.
Hundreds of sea lions on the ice at the foot of the glacier ( 3km away, too far to see!)
View from the top deck.
Sheer face of the Johns Hopkins Glacier.
Great photos. Chris has always wanted to go on an inside passage cruise. Its now on the list.
ReplyDeleteWow, what absolutely incredible photos Dad! So glad you are finally there, after this part of the world being so long on your bucket list. Enjoy every minute! xxx
ReplyDeleteAmazing!
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