The two RV Gypsies took a cruise to Portage Glacier June 28, 2009 |
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While waiting for the cruise
to take them to Portage Glacier,
the two RV Gypsies enjoyed their lunch and some beautiful scenery. |
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Karen Duquette relaxed while watching a small boat pass by, and then their cruise boat arrived and signalled for the two RV Gypsies to board the boat. |
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The tunnel and iceberg seen on the previous page |
A seaplane (floatplane) flying overhead |
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mountains and waterfalls
on the port side of the boat |
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An area that is the result of a major avalanche |
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Two more waterfalls |
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Bergie bits and growlers |
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Portage Glacier came into view on the starboard side of the boat . |
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Portage Glacier is one-half mile wide, and 7,000 feet high |
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In the photo below on the right, a small image that Lee Duquette thought looked like the USA with Texas at the bottom - have fun finding it - LOL - Lee is always seeing things! | |
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The boat came within 300 yards of Portage Glacier - There is no wildlife in these waters. |
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FYI: The water is about 36 degrees. An iceberg will melt faster in this cold water then it will in the sunshine. |