Hubbard Glacier

August 17th 2013
We learned about glaciers and this region of Alaska in two onboard lectures today. The ship entered the glacier area mid afternoon and cruised near (very near) Hubbard Glacier. The beautiful blue striations are due to the density of the compacted glacier ice. The photos do not do justice to the beauty of this area. Sounds similar to thunder or gunshots were constant indications of glacier movement ... read more

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John & Gwyn Goodrow

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We enjoy travel...and writing...and photography-the perfect mix for a blog! Our blog name reflects our journey. Life has been good, not always easy. The twists and turns could never be anticipated or imagined. Just when it seems there is no way out or the challenge ahead overwhelms us, a door opens. Sometimes, a trap door underneath and sometimes a well-camouflaged doorway opened by a gentle and caring co-worker, cousin, friend, parent or stranger. We travel through, finding that this culmination of paths become our shared journey. We also blog on CrochetGetaway.com and have recently start... full info

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