Was up early, in case anyone wanted to take a taxi up to the Mendenhall Glacier - in the pouring rain - & beat the crowds from the huge cruise ships that were also in port. Finally got to go around 9ish. I was glad I did, but we didn’t get to get as close as we did on/at the Columbian Icefield, & I guess it wasn’t quite as impressive, but still wonderful.
There were many lovely icebergs in the lake below though.
The glacier has receded so much & so quickly that it’s really worrisome.
After this side trip, we joined a small group from the ship to visit the State Museum. It was very well set out & put all the displays in context.
We now have the new captain in charge, & are sailing towards Ford’s Terror.
Stopped en route to get a close up view of what was for some, their first ice berg! It was very blue & we circumnavigated it.
We had no sooner moved away (& in to dinner as well!) when it toppled over & turned turtle, & none of us saw it! The windows were so covered in rain that from the dining area it was impossible to photograph the ‘after’ picture.
Our anchorage in Sandford Cove from a distance looked like it couldn’t possibly be calm & peaceful for the night, but it was, but no bears in sight despite the likely looking beach.
(It's getting too noisy here in the bar, & taking forever to upload photos, so will have to hope I can find some wi-fi again soon!)
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