We just got back from our hike to the Mendenhall glacier. It is one of the "excursions" we could purchase on our Alaska trip. Are we ever glad we did.
Finally, Vicky and I saw a black bear together. I had seen two of them, including one in Tahoe two years ago, but it was gone before Vicky could see it. Vicky had seen one 40 years ago in the Olympics.
We were hiking along a stream, looking at the Sockeye Salmon, when about 40 feet from us a huge black bear appeared, wanting lunch. Fortunately, we weren't the lunch it was seeking.
We hiked in a downpour, so only had our cheap water-proof camera. Didn't get the greatest shot of him jumping in to get his dinner, but you get the idea.
What a thrill.
Some photos along the way:
The glacier:
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