Our long awaited trip to Kenai Fjords National Park is just underway, and before leaving Resurrection Bay, we go right by these cute Sea Otters, seemingly enjoying life to the fullest.
We sail right by the city RV park and get a great view of Seward.
As soon as we get out of Resurrection Bay, we enter the Kenai Fjords NP and almost the first thing we see is this tide water glacier.
Next up - How about some Hump Back whales? 3 or 4, two adults and a calf, I think, are visible. We didn't see any breaching, but a little fin slapping. I might add we have new respect for wild animal photographers capturing great pictures of moving animals from a moving boat, with very extreme light conditions. We're doing the best we can.
Common Murres line up as though posing for their pictures. At least one species is cooperating!
Tufted Puffins are beautiful to look it, fun to watch, and can put on quite a show without ever realizing it.
We get to come in close to the Aialik and Addison glaciers, which are side-by-side.
Yes, it's cold out here - burr!
Pulling back from these glaciers, we move on to see yet more wildlife and awesome scenery.
Next we come to favorite bird hangouts. Good for breeding, feeding and raising families. Quite crowded, but there must be protection in numbers. The birds don't seem to mind.
Next up: The Steller Sea lions.
More birds, rocks and sea lions!
Our guided tour is led by Ranger Amber.
More scenery, whales and 3 hole rock.
Time for the trip home. Our 7 1/2 hour cruise is drawing to a close, but the scenery makes it all worth it not to mention the sea life! Highly recommended.
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Kenai Fjords National Park
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