Navigator - Alaska - May 1-10, 2015

[cruisingxpert]

Hi Ron and Angela,

 

I just found your "live from" - I thought you weren't leaving til the 9th. I love your reviews - you really make it seem like we are there with you. Following closely- especially shore excursion info - because I'm going on the Regatta on June 25th for a 12 day Alaska.

 

Hope rest of your weather is perfect.

 

Catherine

[poss]

And here's another THANKS. Hope you continue to enjoy.

[computerworks]

Hi Catherine.. glad you found us... It is surely a fascinating route.

 

We are sitting up on the pool deck.. we are about 1-2 hours away from the glacier area. Light clouds, but still blue skies and getting progressively chillier.

 

...having what may be a cup of the best hot chocolate in the Western hemisphere.

[computerworks]

...and, the sea is now as smooth as glass.:p

[TrulyBlonde]

Loving this because I am packing for O Regatta May 9 and checking out weather and what Angela is wearing for warmth. Have fun, we can't wait and love your photos.

[RollingRocks]

Can't wait to see the pictures - and then see it in person in two months!

 

Thanks for sharing.

[computerworks]

We are currently in the bay at the foot of the glacier...temps in the 50's

[Travelcat2]

Glad to hear that the weather forecast I looked up yesterday was wrong! Also happy that you have internet. We lost it when we last were at Hubbard Glacier. Is the glacier calving? I'm sure you will get great photos!

[computerworks]

Just leaving the bay now.... we saw some minor calving... the noise was like thunder.

 

Steaming now for Juneau tmrw morning.

[TrulyBlonde]

We are currently in the bay at the foot of the glacier...temps in the 50's

 

Thanks for the weather report..We are in Adirondacks at Summer Lake house..warm today but very similar...I know exactly what to pack;-)

[Travelcat2]

Just leaving the bay now.... we saw some minor calving... the noise was like thunder.

 

Steaming now for Juneau tmrw morning.

 

That is what I was hoping you would hear ...... the thunder.

[computerworks]

Day 6 - Sail to Hubbard Glacier

 

Another clear and beautiful day... we sailed into the bay around Noon and spent two hours about 1/8th of a mile from the face of the glacier.

 

The sea was smooth and the sun was warm.

 



 



 

[computerworks]

The "token" picture, used to prove that I was actually on this trip.

[computerworks]

Right smack in the middle, a big chunk fell into the sea... noise like thunder.

 



 



 

The Captain slowly rotated the ship to give everyone a good view.

 



 

Just breathtaking... in any direction

 

 

Ended the day with a wonderful dinner in Sette Mare and caught the JAR Cirque show.... this one, honestly, someone in Miami should lose their job over. Well, they all can't be winners. :cool:

 

Tomorrow, Juneau and perhaps another glacier viewing... this time from land. We are meeting friends for lunch at Tracy's after our tour.

[Travelcat2]

Lovely photographs. I am still astounded at how little snow there is and how and the glacier has receded. When I look at pictures like the last one, I remember how it used to come down to the sea - now we see bare rock. :o

Edited May 7, 2015 by Travelcat2

[lwajsman]

Really enjoying your pictures and commentary.

[computerworks]

A smooth as silk overnight sail into Juneau.

 

On the motorcoach for our Juneau tour.

[computerworks]

Back onboard after a fun day in Juneau...

 

Visited Mendenhall Glacier, the fish hatchery and the rain forest gardens....

..had a marvelous crab lunch with a good friend and resident of Juneau.

Then strolled the main drag for some souvenir shopping...

 

..what a simply pleasant day. A bit overcast, but still temps in the 50's

 

Sitting out on the pool deck with a short-sleeved shirt, having an ice cream sundae.

[computerworks]

I was just thinking that what we really need on the Explorer crossing is a really good photographer that can post the best possible photos of the new ship. And, I suspect that you both would really enjoy the multiple BBQ's and events that take place on a crossing.:)

 

Well.... we booked the TA. :o

[Travelcat2]

Well.... we booked the TA. :o

 

VERY happy to hear that! I probably should have warned you that Regent can be addicting:D

[computerworks]

Day 7 - Juneau

 

Another beautiful weather day...

 



 

[computerworks]

Our tour made a few stops around the Juneau area...

Fish Hatchery

 



 



 

The Hatchery had Aquariums with local fish

 



 



 

[computerworks]

The Juneau Rainforest Gardens

 



 



 



 



 



 

A sign with obvious compliance...

 

[computerworks]

Mendelhall Glacier

 



 



 



 



 



 

[computerworks]

We had Lunch with a friend from Juneau

 



 



 



 

Some really fine King Crab