Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Alaska memories

Hi there! I have over three thousand pictures to sort through from my trip. No easy task I have to say, and these are just the first few......

Alaska's natural beauty is something that I have heard, read and researched and longed to see for myself. However, nothing prepared me for the actual sight. The views everywhere were stunning and mesmerising. The weather Gods were in our favour and it did not rain a single day. In fact we had abundant sunshine the day we got the first glorious views of the glacier from the cruise ship.

I got this shot of another cruise ship just ahead of us entering Tracy Arm.  


Snow capped peaks, waterfalls and greenery............. 


 
Endless views of majestic and jagged peaks.....from our train journey along the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad.


Glacier fed lakes............


The train journey was incredibly scenic.

A close up shot of the twin Sawyer Glaciers. These glaciers form a  massive ice wall and highlight the stunning beauty of Tracy Arm.  


Sunset at sea. I am at a loss for words. I cannot even begin to describe how beautiful and perfect this moment was..............


 

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