Roads Less Traveled

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 he came out, the tide was against him, and he became stranded on the rocky shoal-thus the name. Continue reading →

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

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. Continue reading →