Endicott Arm & Williams Cove
Last night we departed Alaska’s capital city of Juneau on an overnight cruise to Endicott Arm. Yesterday ended on a sunny note, but this morning dawned with a thin cloud layer that proved to be a mixed blessing. On one hand the overcast sky made ice calved by the Dawes Glacier an even deeper blue, but on the other it brought morning rain and cool temperatures. Leaving Endicott Army we spotted four humpback whales that lazily circled the National Geographic Sea Lion as they fed. They were seemingly oblivious to our presence. Also in abundance were bald eagles feeding on small fish. The majestic birds put on an aerial show for those who could tear themselves away from the whale watching. After lunch we anchored in Williams Cove for an afternoon of forest hikes and kayaking. The sun came out, the sky turned blue, and the temperature rose, making our afternoon activities very pleasant. Sunlight filtered through the canopy of tall trees all the way to the ferns, devil’s club, and other vegetation covering the forest floor to create the effect of a natural green cathedral bathed in soft light. Following dinner we did some more whale watching as the sun set behind the mountains to the west.
Last night we departed Alaska’s capital city of Juneau on an overnight cruise to Endicott Arm. Yesterday ended on a sunny note, but this morning dawned with a thin cloud layer that proved to be a mixed blessing. On one hand the overcast sky made ice calved by the Dawes Glacier an even deeper blue, but on the other it brought morning rain and cool temperatures. Leaving Endicott Army we spotted four humpback whales that lazily circled the National Geographic Sea Lion as they fed. They were seemingly oblivious to our presence. Also in abundance were bald eagles feeding on small fish. The majestic birds put on an aerial show for those who could tear themselves away from the whale watching. After lunch we anchored in Williams Cove for an afternoon of forest hikes and kayaking. The sun came out, the sky turned blue, and the temperature rose, making our afternoon activities very pleasant. Sunlight filtered through the canopy of tall trees all the way to the ferns, devil’s club, and other vegetation covering the forest floor to create the effect of a natural green cathedral bathed in soft light. Following dinner we did some more whale watching as the sun set behind the mountains to the west.
