Fjord- n. A long, narrow, deep inlet of the sea between steep slopes.
The Exit Glacier. We actually hiked right to it but this photo was the best. After the hike we boarded a 6.5 hour cruise.
The docks in the city of Seward. I love the Alaskan flag.
This giant thing is used to load coal onto ships. Everything is expensive here because it has to be transported from the lower 48.
A glacier seen from the boat.
Humpbacks! Little Sister and I were the only ones brave enough to stay outside during most of the trip so we were also the only ones lucky enough to see a group of dolphins jumping off to the side of our wake. They were too fast to get a good shot, but here's some whale action:
Sea birds on top of the cliffs.
There were awesome rock formations everywhere, this one is a favorite spot of a large group of seal lions.
Puffins nest in the cracks of the cliffs and dive down to the water to feed.
Getting close to Aialik Glacier. The air is cold and so still, quiet except for the sound of the calving of the ice. Everyone began using hushed voices as if we were in a church because we were so in awe.
There's a sea otter!
Aialik Glacier
More sea lions and rock formations.
I was a gorgeous trip and an awesome day. Next year I'll do it earlier in summer to try and see more migrating animals.
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