Alaska - scenery

Alaska was magnificent! The only bummer was that I came back with a tremendous cold that I can't seem to kick, and we mostly froze our assess off the whole time, but everything else was splendid; beautiful scenery, wildlife like you wouldn't believe, an abundance of fish, and a cool small town vibe. I feel incredibly fortunate to have had the experience. I just got through organizing all my photos and have *way* too many that I want to blog on, so I'm going to likely split this AK. blog into 4 or 5 separate posts to support all the photos.

To start with, the scenery was breathtaking, despite the low ceilings and menacing storm clouds. The last photo is Sitka from the sea - just as we were mooring out of the harbor.

We went on a short hike on the last day up to one of the many look-out points. Just as we got there, the bottom dropped out of the sky, so the views were a little compromised, but nonetheless, awesome. They built a boardwalk, of sort, on the trail for those who can't figure out where to step - I guess. I'm sure it has saved many a jack-ass from tumbling down a cliff or two.