Glorious Glacier Bay

Saturday, May 11, 2019

Another perfect weather day as we sailed into Glacier Bay.  The entire morning was spent taking in this spectacular park.  We had rangers aboard (I saw their little boat dock with us; and watched them board).

There it is.  Wow.  I met lots of people of different nationalities who I would hang out with throughout the cruise; and who would buy me drinks.  Who am I to say no.  I also enjoyed taking photos of people.  I am amazed at how many people speak English; I mean, I don't speak Chinese or Russian. 

One view after another.  We saw mountain goats earlier at Lamplugh Glacier but I was unable to get a shot.

We saw sea lions frolicking for us.  The white piece is a bit of the glacier; we saw some of it break off.  Neato peato.

Marjorie Glacier.  The ranger told us it's a healthy glacier.  None of this existed 200 years ago.

So much to take in and appreciate.  In the afternoon, I sat in a chair near one of the bars to read a Smithsonian Magazine that I borrowed from the ship's library.  I met a widow from the U.K. who runs a business out of South Africa.  She likes Trump.  I met fellow Americans who can't stand his tweets but like what he is doing for the country in terms of the economy.  Hmm. Anyway, she bought me 3 glasses of wine.  Who am I to say no.... Later I went to Karaoke night.  It was a scream.  Some truly talented individuals and some god awful (stick to shower singing, please).  But I admired their courage.  Until the next adventure....