Naturalist John Muir first visited Glacier Bay in 1879 and described it as "a picture of icy wildness, unspeakable pure and sublime." I decided long ago that I am a visual person, taking in scenery and vistas being endlessly fascinating. I anticipate an adventure of exploring Alaska aboard a 45' power cruiser as an ongoing visual extravaganza!! I have learned that reservations are required for exploring Glacier Bay and we have received verification that we are one of 25 boats permitted daily into the park. People are always hoping to see the bears. I am hoping to see a Tufted Puffin.
I just finished reading Jonathan Raban's Passage to Juneau. I began reading this book thinking the author would be writing about his trip from Seattle to Juneau tracing the route Captain Vancouver took during his explorations. The book begins with those intentions but while making the trip the author gets sidetracked by life events. Upon receiving news that his Father was gravely ill he left his sailboat and travelled to England to say goodbye. His writings reflect on that life altering event and others drawing the reader into those reflections. A great read!!
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