We have spent four nights in Valdez. What a surprising place.
A village of 4,000 people working for the oil and fishing industries. Glacier covered mountains rise 5 to 6 thousand feet above the village and harbor, when the clouds clear from time to time.
We saw a few museums and the town bakery (twice).
Enjoyed the eagle show at the park
Bruce went out on a kayak trip to the Columbia Glacier ice flow. Paddled around small to medium size floating pieces of ice under a light rain.
Saw sea otters
and a variety of birds. A unique experience. And cold.
Next day, we took a wildlife cruise on the LuluBelle. Saw whales,
Click here for slideshow of porpoises surfing the bow wave
sea lions, and birds of many feathers. And sailed among the ice of the same glacier.
Next stop - Anchorage.
Bruce
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Bruce - Your poetry is amazing. Never ceases to make me smile.
Please note - When we were in Terrace we met a couple who are right there now, in Valdez. They are two couples actually traveling in Hitchhikers. The couple we wined with are Bob and Glynda Gregg. They don't have SKP stickers on their rigs but watch for them.
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