Seattle, Washington was where our boat dis-en-land-ed itself. Nautical terms are very strange like that. Don't question my vocabulary.
Tyler ponders the mysteries of the ocean.
Tyler ponders the mysteries of the ocean.
This is Juneau, Alaska. It's the smallest capitol city I've ever seen. Literally, it would fit in the palm of your hand. Provided you're the size of Alaska.
I must have seen a hundred of these planes land and take off in the duration of the cruise. They're everywhere!
We toured a Salmon Hatchery in Juneau and, sadly, the stuffed bear was the most exciting part of the whole thing. At least he smiled for the camera.
After the hatchery, we went out to the Mendenhall Glacier. It was the first glacier I'd ever seen and it was stunning! (Click on the picture to see the larger version)
After the hatchery, we went out to the Mendenhall Glacier. It was the first glacier I'd ever seen and it was stunning! (Click on the picture to see the larger version)
YES! A real bear! We were on our way to the shorefront of the lake and found this little guy digging in the grass! He was adorable!
The next town on our stop was Skagway, Alaska. Notice the sign that says, "Begin." How cryptic...
The next town on our stop was Skagway, Alaska. Notice the sign that says, "Begin." How cryptic...
In Skagway we took a train up to White Pass. The guy in the far right of this picture stood there for the entire duration of the trip, filming. I felt really sorry for his friends and family that must endure hell every time he shows a home movie.
This iceberg got stuck at low tide.
At the end of the fjord was a massive glacier. Apparently, those who had binoculars could see massive chunks of ice breaking off into the water.
At the end of the fjord was a massive glacier. Apparently, those who had binoculars could see massive chunks of ice breaking off into the water.
Another shot of our cabin.
Ketchikan was very pretty, but we didn't really do anything there. Just took pictures.
Ketchikan was very pretty, but we didn't really do anything there. Just took pictures.
We went on a tour of haunted locations in Victoria (including this graveyard.) It's supposedly Canada's most haunted city.
Awesome! I'm glad you finally posted pictures...I don't know that I need to keep telling you - but your pictures always rock - good job
ReplyDeletethat's a cruise I'd definitely take again!
ReplyDeleteBarry, you have an incredible eye for photography. The pictures are just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI can not begin to tell you how incredibly green with envy I am over your trip, and the fact that you've seen two bears.
ReplyDeleteFantastic pictures, though! Absolutely gorgeous!
Barry,
ReplyDeleteCan I just tell you, WOW!!!!! Your pics are awesome. I am also very jealous of your trip...one day that will be me going on that cruise:)...my bro even lives in Kethcikan(spelling???).