Chunky

  Alaska Cruise Trip Day 5 – Approximately 24 miles into the Endicott Arm Fjord.

As we approached the glacier, we saw increasing amounts of glacier flotsam floating in the fjord. This was an especially large chunk with an interesting honeycomb pattern.

Syrupy

 Alaska Cruise Trip Day 5 – Approximately 22.5 miles into the Endicott Arm Fjord.

As we get closer to the Dawes Glacier, the water becomes even more beautiful.  Just this side of frozen, it looks like ribbons of candy.

Reflections

  Alaska Cruise Trip Day 5 – Approximately 7 miles into the Endicott Arm Fjord.

There were breathtaking dual views of the morning sunrise, in the sky, and in the water. The calm, syrupy-cold water was perfect for reflections.

Floating Down the Fjord

 Alaska Cruise Trip Day 5 – At the mouth of the Endicott Arm Fjord.

Thursday's main event started at 4:30am, as we entered the 30-mile-long Endicott Arm Fjord.  I slapped on warm clothes, grabbed a blanket, and went out on our patio to watch the beautiful scenery float by.

The air was crisp, and the water undulated like a vat of syrup instead of splashing.  Fog hovered at various heights.  It was so quiet and peaceful.  This 30-mile trip to the Dawes Glacier was one of the best parts of the trip.  More to come.

Mountain Sunset

 Alaska Cruise Trip Day 4 – Sunset At Sea

Wednesday closes with a beautiful cotton candy sky and blazing sun streaks skipping across the mountains.