Monday, August 24, 2009

Alaska: Ice Burgers and Trams

On the third day of the cruise we traveled up Tracy Arm, a narrow and scenic fjord with beautiful waterfalls and what Maya termed "ice burgers." It was a beautiful spot. Unfortunately, we didn't get to go too far up the inlet as a large ice burger was blocking our path.

After that, we cruised up to Juneau where we docked for the afternoon. Thankfully absent of Sarah Palin, it is a beautiful little city.

In Tracy Arm.

On the rarely open bow of the ship.

Ahh...summertime.

The ice burger blocking our path.

Getting warm inside the ship.

At our first port of call, Juneau, there is a scenic tramway that takes passengers up to the top of one of the surrounding mountains.

Looking down at the cruise ships from the tram.

Maya's initial reaction to our ascent (she quickly started smiling).

A nature walk at the top.

An injured, captive Eagle living at the nature center at the summit. Beautiful.

Pensive Maya.

Scenic outlook with Juneau on the right below.

The view of our ship, the Zuiderdam, and more of surrounding Juneau.


Think it's time for some Alaskan Halibut and a warm cup of coffee.