Scenic Cruising in Glacier Bay was the order of the day.
After an early breakfast, I had to go to services for a new medallion to get back into my room (did not want to pound frantically on the door and wake my roomie). In my haste to get upstairs, I had forgotten it.
National Park Rangers boarded early from Bartlett Cove (Tlingit settled in this area hundreds of years ago) and gave a range of programs and information on the park, glaciers and wildlife. Ranger Morning Welcome was the first presentation and was in the Theater. They had set up Park Ranger Information Desk and bookstore upstairs in the forward lounge (Hollywood Conservatory). I did purchase a few things and got my passport stamped!
Then began a Ranger Bridge Commentary on all speakers that lasted throughout the visit in Glacier Bay. Not constant, it came in bursts as events and views arrived.
First glacier, Reid Glacier, is no longer tidal; it is “grounded”. Next, Lamplugh Glacier. Very blue. Canoes were being paddled near the face of it. Slowly we cruised around Jaw Point to Johns Hopkins Glacier. Seals and pups hatch and live here in summer, so no cruising into the area is allowed; we had to view it from afar. There are many mountains and u-shaped valleys, interesting formations to see.
So after that, we turned around so starboard could see it, and now we seemed to be backing up towards Margerie Glacier. Nope, just got myself turned around.
Margerie Glacier. Spent about an hour there. I saw the better part of one calving, videoed some of the wave actions afterwards. Saw the last part of a second calving, and again videoed some waves.
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We had traveled 65 miles up the bay to see these wonderful glaciers. Here are some of my photos:
Most of our group had lunch in dining room. Ship’s version of bread pudding was different and nice. Some of the girls went for cards, but since I was up since6, I laid in the balcony lounge an hour to get warm. I’ve felt cold since we left Vancouver.