Photo Album from Marge and Bill Palmer - 2003

We chose to fly in a small air-taxi from Juneau to Gustavus, which took us over the Tongass National Forest. Here's a picture taken out of the window of the plane. We're looking at one of the islands in the Alexander Archipelago.. I couldn't tell you which one, but they are covered with the most beautiful and pristine rainforests in the world. The plane was a 6 seater, so everyone had a spectacular view. The water below us was clear enough to spot a whale, swimming along below.

Driving up to Good River Bed & Breakfast

The B&B is cozy and warm. All the wood and the maple floor are stunning. The Alaskan artwork is beautiful. We felt at home right away.

Wildflowers were blooming along the roads, in the fields, even in the rainforest and along the beach. Berries were in flower, promising a good crop later.

(above) Lupin are everywhere (left) Shooting Stars are bright

We went for a bike ride around this quaint little town, met some of the locals and saw several interesting things.

Not much traffic here, but Kate and her buggy were a fine sight.

It was quite a thrill to come upon a moose on our ride. I think he (she?) was as surprised to see us as we were to see him/her. We stopped and just stood there - we and Bullwinkle took a bit of time to view eachother, then went our separate ways. We think this was a young one - partly because it semed to have no fear or anxiety at meeting us, and also because of the skinny little legs. Though it looked big to us, we were told it would grow to about twice the size at maturity. The moose feed on willow and small trees, and of course the vegetables in local folks' gardens... broccoli - yummm.

It was a surprise to come upon a golf course - check it out.

The Gustavus dock goes out into Icy Passage and gives a panoramic view along the beach

We checked out the local boat harbor, and the Salmon River

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The next day, we headed out to see Glacier Bay - first Bartlett Cove, where the Lodge and Park headquarters are located, where we hiked a nature trail and where we board the boat to go into the bay.

Heading upbay - whales, sealion rookery

Yippee - here we are on the boat approaching Grand Pacific Glacier at the head of the west arm

Aren't these new cameras wonderful!

Spectacular scenery too

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Next morning, we woke up to glorious weather and a fabulous breakfast

Then we went to the shore for a day of beachcombing and crabbing.

And finally we enjoyed an evening at the lodge - exhibits, naturalist slide show, movie, gift shop and a magnificent sunset over Bartlett Cove as we enjoyed dinner and good company in front of the fireplace.

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We took the Alaska airlines jet back to Juneau, ending a fantastic visit to Gustavus and Glacier Bay.