This lack of sunset thing is really strange but didn't keep us awake. Up earlyish for the trip to Seward. First we visited Earthquake Park for some views over Anchorage and the mountains but it was not clear enough to see Mt. McKinley. The drive took us along "Turnaround Arm" named by Capt. Cook when he was looking for NW Passage. The scenery here is simply stunning with miles of sea and towering, majestic snow capped mountains and not so many trees as BC. We kept a sharp look-out for wildlife all the way but they must of been on holiday. We stopped at the much recommended Alaska Wildlife Park where wounded/injured animals are cared for. Saw Elk, Muskox, Moose, Caribou, Bison, a one winged Bald Headed Eagle, Black Bears, a Grizzly named Joe and some Kodiak bear cubs wrecking their enclosure. From this wildlife haven we went directly to Boggs & Bedich Visitors Centre besides a fabulous glacial lake. This was an absolutely superb centre and we saw a great video about the surrounding area and Portage Glacier. When video finished the curtains behind the screen opened to reveal the last scene thriugh the window - quite breathtaking!
The rest of the journey was uneventful and we reached Seward about 17.00 finding the Marina Motel without any difficulty. It is much better than the pictures and very clean and comfortable. The view from our window is brilliant. Once settled in we walked to the harbour to book our Whale watching cruise tomorrow - an eye-watering price! Returned to Motel for early evening drinks then headed out to eat. First choice restaurant was full so we headed for the cheapest cafe in the Harbour. It is the only meal that I have ever had that has been interrupted by a Tsunami warning shattering the evening air - a false alarm!
No comments:
Post a Comment