Greg & Jan from Juneau to Glacier Bay

Chris and I headed to get some shopping done before Greg and Jan arrived, and saw Mendenhall Glacier near the airport... We will hike this area next year when we have more time..

Greg and Jan arrived in Juneau on Friday the 9th, and after we picked them up at the airport, we headed for the "long way" walk to town. We visited all of the "famous" places, such as the Alaskan Bar and the Red Dog Saloon that has one of Wyatt Earp's guns. Here are 3 "buds" on the flume trail....
And Jan stood under a Rhubard plant in someones front yard

Chris and Jan cooked our first meal aboard, one of Halibut, cilantro relish, salad, and wine, with dessert from town..
The next morning, we were off toward Glacier Bay. The route is first south thru the Gastineau Channel, and then turn around the point heading north over the Mansfield Penisula, then south again. Before leaving, we took a picture of our favorite dock-dog, named Kita.. and then we were off. Also here is our neighbors fishing boat... He and his wife and 2 year daughter live on board, and fish all summer. They will "long line" for Salmon, and gill net also. They caught about12,000 pounds this past week, and clearly love the life style of the water. They live in Petersburg during the winter.

We found our first moorage in Funter Bay, about half way to Glacier Bay. There is an abandoned cannery (sound familiar?) there, with a dock, so we didn't have to drop anchor. Greg and I put out the crap pots and began fishing, with meager results, as you can see... This one went back in, so the next morning, we pulled the crab pots and found one medium Dungeness Crab, but she was a female, and had to go back as well. But there were several prehistoric creatures in the traps also...I'll not show them for fear of scaring the children...
We went for an early walk on shore the next morning, although Chris was still so afraid of finding a bear, it was not a long walk...
We headed on to Glacier with Greg and Jan taking a much deserved nap along the way.. It's good when the engine drones on and on, but not so good if it quits!! We arrived in Glacier and checked in at Bartlett Cove. We immediately headed out on a trail to the lodge for dinner...
and Chris was happy... Greg and Jan are here.. and also here... The next morning was the incredible whale adventure, as we were to head north toward the Tarr Inlet and the Margerie Glacier..here are Greg and I on the bow... while underway...but the whales!!! Following are several still-shots and two videos that must be viewed. This was an exhilarating experience!








This was so close, you could hear everything they said...the blows, the grunts, and the howls...


But the videos are the most incredible...I hope they show or the blog...