I thought I better update our Kenai Fjords adventure just a bit more. I am not real sure anyone is looking at this, but just in case, I thought I would explain more of our adventure.
We arrived at Seward and walked, what we thought to be just a few blocks, but actually turned out to be over a mile, pulling our REALLY heavy suitcases. We got to our hotel and dropped off the suitcases, just to run back into town. On our way into town, we scouted out the laundry facilities, luckily, just the next block from our hotel.
we stopped by the visitors center on our way to the harbor for our cruise in the Kenai Fjords. We reserved a boat tour (our last time on a boat this vacation!) where we went out into the fjords for 6 hours. It wasn't an overly crowded tour, which was a nice switch from everything on the cruise up. We saw whales on our way out and several birds. Puffins were the most exciting to see. We also saw what we thought were loons, but turned out to be something called Murres (I think). We worked our way past many glaciers that came right down to the water. Our goal, the Aliaka Glacier. We went right up close, about a 1/2 mile. The boat turned off the engines and we just floated for about a 1/2 hour. The glacier, creaked and growled and made noises like fireworks. It was so amazing. Then, chuncks fell off, called calving. It was spectacular.
From there, we were off to another area of the park, where we once again came across whales feeding. It is an amazing site. They are hump back whales. We saw the mother whale and her baby. We also came across dolphins. I think they are called Dall Dolphins. They look like the killer whales. We were to go our in the front of the boat to make as much noise as we could, so the dolphins would 'play' with us. It was pretty interesting.
Next stop, an island that is inhabited by nothing but birds. It used to be a military outpost, but the birds were so bad, it is no longer used. (The smell!)
Time flew by, the tour was over. Teri and I agree, it was the best thing we had done so far. An because of our Tour Saver coupon, the cheapest too!
Oh, we got our laundry done and visited with many of the other tourist while our wash was going. I think it is the only time I have actually enjoyed doing laundry.
This morning, bright and early, we caught a bus for Anchorage where we rented a car for our drive to Denali. We arrived safe and sound, ready for our next adventure.
1 comment:
Hey Gail,
Sorry to hear you were sick but glad you're feeling better and weren't under the weather for long. Thanks for sharing the pictures - it brings back my trip and makes me want to go again! Sounds like the Kenai Fjords were great - you've certainly seen mare whales then we did.
Enjoy Denali - it is amazing when the clouds clear enough to allow you to see the peak.
Mary
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