We took a train down to "Everything is shittier in" Whittier (nicknamed thus because as the world's northernmost rainforest area, precipitation is abundant). The only way to get there is a mile-long tunnel through a mountain. On one side it was sunny and beautiful, on the other it was overcast and chilly. The purpose of this trip was a glacier cruise of the Prince William Sound, pictures of which will be coming next post. The trip had great views all its own.
Mom found it in the station gift shop, and couldn't resist.
Typical picture expressions of both of them, I'm afraid. :)
A Dall sheep, the kind that live on the side of sheer mountains.
Stylin'!
I loved the way the mountains reflected in the water of the Turnagain.
More mountain beauty. It was really interesting to get a close up look at the snow that dropped all the way down the mountain. It was completely mixed with debris, which is why it hadn't melted, but it didn't look all that dirty from far away.
posted by Amanda @ 8:41 AM
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Loved the train hat. My aunt brought my children those from a trip to Alaska one time. They're still around here somewhere.
BTW, did I ever tell you that hubby did two tours of duty with the Coast Guard in Alaska? That was before my time, so I've never had the pleasure. It looks so beautiful though.
Man, Alaska is so scenic. I miss it so much. Looks like you're having a fantastic trip!
Those vistas are breathtaking, and it looks like you're having a wonderful time! We're really hoping to do an Alaska trip when the kids are a bit older.
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