Day 12 - Seward

Today started off with a 1.3 mile hike to a Exit Glacier, just outside of Seward. It was interesting to see how far the glacier has receded since 1917. We were able to get to the glacier and feel how cold the water is …must have been about 32 degrees.

Jumped on the bikes and rode to Whittier to catch the Alaska Marine Highway to Valdez. Had to ride through a 2-mile railroad tunnel (not at the same time as the train). Bill and Harry had to keep the bikes between the tracks. Met a couple from Ohio. Peg learned that she can buy a blue-tooth microphone with radio to fit her helmet. That’ll be my birthday present.

Before we boarded the ferry, we had a about an hour so Bill and I took at walk to a glacial waterfall. Lots of water coming down the mountain. Harry and Anna decided to go see if they could find where the salmon are running. They found the spot but unfortunately, the salmon aren't running yet.

Here we are getting the bikes ready for the ride.

The ferry ride took about 5 hours. Can you believe that we were sitting in lounge chairs sunning ourselves. It was 80 degrees. Couldn't believe how hot it was. However, it did get colder as we headed farther out. We saw lots of whales, a walrus, and another bald eagle. Docked at Valdez. Took a nice hike around a salt marsh.

Tomorrow we’ll walk around town some and then catch a glacier tour on the LuLu Belle.