We came for the glaciers, so we headed out on July 6th, towards Reid Glacier, this glacier seems to have stopped moving, there is a tremendous amount of silt and rocks at the base, we didnt dare bring the boat too close, as it became shallow very fast. So, when we had anchored, close to the entrance of the bay, i headed out in my kayak, eager to explore.    I had seen some interesting rocks and what looked like small caves on our port side, so thats where i went.       The weather, i had better tell you, was sunny!!!   and quite warm!!  i think we were being rewarded after our dreadful ordeal.     ( so glad we DID go into Glacier bay)             Bert rowed around in the dinghy , exploring at the entrance, he then rowed all the way in and met me just “under ” the glacier.         I was grateful this glacier was not calving or moving…….. Continue reading →

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We stayed two nights, taking in the beauty around us, the whales, birds, and the mountains , covered with snow.       But, the whole idea about being here are the glaciers!!        So on July 6th, we pulled up the anchor, which ended up taking well over half an hour, as the bottom in Blue Mouse Cove is all thick mud and silt.    That anchor was not going to move while we were there!         Bert had the deck wash going , while we slowly pulled all the chain in.    We decided to head to Reid Glacier.   Its also an anchorage that is safe and not too deep, with good holding we were told.

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