Samples of an Alaskan Anniversary

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Early morning.
This was the first time
we saw the sun since
leaving Vancouver.

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The water in the outdoor pool was splashing out as we rode the roughest seas of the week.
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Our first look at Hubbard Glacier brought everybody topside. About 25 miles away.
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The scenery and  weather were both spectacular. We took dozens of pictures, most of which looked pretty much like the others.
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No matter which way we looked, the views were incredible.
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As we got closer, the significant ice flows bothered several of us with visions of the Titanic. Of course we know that was silly. Now.
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Looking over the rail as we crashed through the ice flow. I don't think you can see them, but there are some sea lions playing on the far edge of the ice in the right photo.
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Once we were inside Hubbard Bay, the view to the left reveals another glacier which is black with the top soil it picks up as it tumbles toward the water. To the right is a valley of evergreens and snowcaps that defies photography as well as description.
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If you have a minute to let this download, click on the photo for a majestic panaromic view of the bay and glaciers.
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A small boat leaves the ship for task unknown. It will later add perspective to the size of the glacier.
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We are still about 5 miles away when the ship turns and holds position for an hour or more.
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Not ALL of the scenery was great as some odd wildlife would occasionally jump in front of the camera.
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Kodak sold a lot of film that day as everybody was trying to capture "calving" (ice chunks breaking off the glacier) in process. The blur in the right center is about as good as we did.
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A framed shot of exiting the bay taken from ten forward as the ship turns to leave.
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Later, it's dress-up night for dinner.
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Our waiter, Luis, takes dinner orders from Brad and Michelle...
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...and from Mindy and Bob.
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Bobby Riddell is the headliner for the evening.
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My view of a bad Village People take-off in the disco.
Really, it was better to not be able to see.




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