About Seward and Anchorage
I couldn't take it anymore. Bob writes the cold, hard facts, not descriptive and flowery like I do. Haha
The drive down to Seward is regarded as one of the most beautiful in the state. Considering that any road here could pass as a Scenic Byway, that is saying a lot. The road goes around the Turnigan Arm, a deep body of tidal water where whale sprouts can sometimes be seen. There are mountains on both sides, snow-capped, and some with glaciers. We didn't get a clear day for either the drive there, or the drive back, so fortunately, we will have to do it again.
We got to Seward and checked into the air force military camp. Most places were booked for the King Salmon Derby taking place. The camp we were staying at was somewhat of a fish camp, with cleaning areas and cold storage. Not a pleasant smell with the morning coffee!
Seward is very beautiful though, a true fishing community with a quaint, small downtown perfect for biking around. Many beautiful boats are docked here. We visited the Sea Life Center and learned about sea life in the surrounding waters.
We took an 8.5 tour on Kenai Fjords Tours. It took us to a calving glacier, which was amazing. The ice cracking sounded like thunder, and the ice chunks that fell into the water with a loud boom, caused swells that rocked our boat. Along the way, we saw sea otters, sea lions, blald eagles, puffins, other birds, and a young humpback whale. The cruise scenery was spectacular with cliffs full of birds or sea lions. We went to the ships private island where we enjoyed a salmon dinner. It was a beautiful day.
The drive down to Seward is regarded as one of the most beautiful in the state. Considering that any road here could pass as a Scenic Byway, that is saying a lot. The road goes around the Turnigan Arm, a deep body of tidal water where whale sprouts can sometimes be seen. There are mountains on both sides, snow-capped, and some with glaciers. We didn't get a clear day for either the drive there, or the drive back, so fortunately, we will have to do it again.
We got to Seward and checked into the air force military camp. Most places were booked for the King Salmon Derby taking place. The camp we were staying at was somewhat of a fish camp, with cleaning areas and cold storage. Not a pleasant smell with the morning coffee!
Seward is very beautiful though, a true fishing community with a quaint, small downtown perfect for biking around. Many beautiful boats are docked here. We visited the Sea Life Center and learned about sea life in the surrounding waters.
We took an 8.5 tour on Kenai Fjords Tours. It took us to a calving glacier, which was amazing. The ice cracking sounded like thunder, and the ice chunks that fell into the water with a loud boom, caused swells that rocked our boat. Along the way, we saw sea otters, sea lions, blald eagles, puffins, other birds, and a young humpback whale. The cruise scenery was spectacular with cliffs full of birds or sea lions. We went to the ships private island where we enjoyed a salmon dinner. It was a beautiful day.
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