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Alaska Small Ship Cruise-Day Eight-Ford’s Terror M/V Island Spirit

  Ford’s Terror is a narrow passage that becomes nearly impassable at low tide. It was named after the man who discovered it in the late nineteenth century. When he entered the turbulent channel there was plenty of water. When … Continue reading

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Alaska Small Ship Cruise-Day Seven-Glaciers M/V Island Spirit

I am standing on the bow of the ship watching great chunks of ice fall into the sea from the top of a glacier.

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Alaska Small Ship Cruise-Day Six-Petersburg and Whales M/V Island Spirit

Jason takes us on a short hike today. We’re lucky again. The sun is out, and it’s warm enough for short sleeves. We strip off our layers as we go.

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