I realize that it has been a lifetime since I last posted; I sincerely apologize to those waiting with bated breath.
To start, Southeast Alaska (and the remainder of the state, I am assuming) is incredible!! It is teeming with vivid vistas, wary wildlife and friendly folks who live the lionhearted lifestyle. Too much alliteration?
In order to give this post some structure, I will run through one of my weeks during Lindblad's "Exploring Southeast Alaska" season. Let's begin with Juneau...
...and a bald eagle sitting, dead-center, in front of our bow. I have truly been spoiled, as seeing bald eagles has become a regular occurrence while working here. Truly magnificent creatures!!
After loading guests on-board and hitting the town until about midnight, we usually set sail, heading for Tracy Arm - Ford's Terror Wilderness. This is a truly awe-inspiring area, complete with rock faces that tower over you...
...and wonderful hillside waterfalls,...
...some of which you could trace back to the source.
One could also encounter the occasional, slightly whale-shaped iceberg on one's way back to the ship.
Usually, our next stop would be Cascade Creek, followed by Petersburg (my personal favorite; it has a really nice, "small town" feel). I was lucky enough to partake in flight-seeing there, flying over LeConte Glacier and its surroundings.
The pilot informed us that this glacier is the fastest-moving one in the world, reaching about 90 feet per day.
From above, the harbor seals looked like little sausages on ice.
After taking in the majesty of the wilderness, we made our return to Petersburg, and that is where I will leave off for this post. On the next one, I will continue through the itinerary. For now, enjoy the view of a sunset from the ship.
In order to give this post some structure, I will run through one of my weeks during Lindblad's "Exploring Southeast Alaska" season. Let's begin with Juneau...
...and a bald eagle sitting, dead-center, in front of our bow. I have truly been spoiled, as seeing bald eagles has become a regular occurrence while working here. Truly magnificent creatures!!
After loading guests on-board and hitting the town until about midnight, we usually set sail, heading for Tracy Arm - Ford's Terror Wilderness. This is a truly awe-inspiring area, complete with rock faces that tower over you...
...and wonderful hillside waterfalls,...
Little ol' Dave the Deckhand acting as a model for scale.
...some of which you could trace back to the source.
One could also encounter the occasional, slightly whale-shaped iceberg on one's way back to the ship.
Usually, our next stop would be Cascade Creek, followed by Petersburg (my personal favorite; it has a really nice, "small town" feel). I was lucky enough to partake in flight-seeing there, flying over LeConte Glacier and its surroundings.
The pilot informed us that this glacier is the fastest-moving one in the world, reaching about 90 feet per day.
From above, the harbor seals looked like little sausages on ice.
After taking in the majesty of the wilderness, we made our return to Petersburg, and that is where I will leave off for this post. On the next one, I will continue through the itinerary. For now, enjoy the view of a sunset from the ship.
Photograph Courtesy of Ben Miller
