Tracy Arm Cruising

Greetings!


The sun woke me up at 4:26 am! Days are lengthening, and we set our clock back another hour…so when it is 8 am in Texas, it is 5 am in Alaska. I was eager to get up, because we had a great day of sailing ahead.

We all bundled up and headed to the top deck for a hot breakfast, porridge and blueberries for me, and readied ourselves with cameras and binoculars. Michelle, the Naturalist, prepared us to look for eagles, sea lions, bears, moose, and lots of other smaller creatures. She gave us information about different kinds of glaciers and how they are formed, for we could expect to see a large glacier at the end of Tracy Arm…one of the waterways in this area.

The day was clear and crispy cold…just what we wanted to have in Alaska! Not one sight was disappointing. The Alaskan range loomed bold and craggy, covered with snow, while the lower mountains displayed stately, verdant conifers. The ship slowly and quietly made its way through the Arm, so as not to disturb the wildlife. I was happy to learn that this area has been designated a Protected Wilderness land; nothing but nature itself can ever change it. My animal friends will always have a home here.

Sea lions were floating along on some icebergs…good thing they are well-insulated for these icy temperatures! There were also some eagles perched on an iceberg! Some people saw a mother bear and her cubs…how could I have missed that?!

Here are some photos of the glacier as we get closer. The boat next to it helps you to see how large the glacier is!

I am continuing to marvel at God’s beautifully magnificent creation!

Tonight’s sunset at 9:16 pm was awash with color!

Until Tomorrow,

L.L. Bear

L.L. Bear sez: Remember to Catch the Reading Express

...this summer at the Aubrey Area Library! Get onboard for fun programs and great books with our Summer Reading Program!

Tuesdays @ 11 am....June 8 thru July 20

June 8 - Catch the Reading Express with Maggie and Puppets

June 15 - Dan Gibson, Stories and Banjo Music

June 22 - Texas Tom, Teller of Tall Tales

June 29 - The Mad Scientist Returns

July 6 - Creature Teacher and Animals

July 13 - Brett Roberts, the Magic Reading Railroad

July 20 - Tom McDermott, Music and Stories

July 27 - Ice Cream Party for Readers...Ticket Event