Today we cruised by the Hubbard Glacier. Captain Sindre carefully maneuvered us
through the ice field and got us as close to the glacier as he could. He did a fantastic job – we didn’t suffer the
fate of the Titanic and we were very close.
The ship that attempted this yesterday wasn’t so lucky – they had to
turn back. Once he got the ship into the
bay and near the glacier, he did a slow spin so that everyone had an equal
chance to view it.
Of course, I was among many who went to the helicopter pad
on the bow and then moved around as I needed to for the best photo shots. I took a whopping 508. Boy was that a job to decide which ones to
share with you!
I was awestruck from the first glimpse. It’s so massive and so beautiful.
Then I saw the first calf break loose. The large chunks of ice slide down the
glacier, hit the water like a diver, and then bounce back up. They make a thunderous crash that the Tlinget
tribe calls “White Thunder”. It’s a
sound comparable to a summer thunder storm in Denver. I thought we’d be lucky to see just one – but
it was more like one every few minutes.
We saw TONS of them, and each one was exciting and spectacular. I did manage to get up close and personal
with one of them – and the pictures are breathtaking.
When our time was finally up, Captain Sindre skillfully
guided the ship back out through the ice field.
By then the sun was even out!! I
got my wish.
I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to see a
glacier. I wonder if my grandchildren
will be so lucky. They are quickly
vanishing.
Now we’re headed through open waters to Juneau.
I’ll be on the lookout for more whales, seals, and such.
Stay tuned…
your photos are stunning!!!!! wow!
ReplyDeleteThere are amazing pictures Jan. Hopefully we can join you in your next cruise
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