The harbour seals were floating on this marker in the Lynn Canal (which is really not a canal but a fjord). That is Herbert Glacier in the background.
The 'funnest' part was watching the humpback whales. Just outside of Juneau, there was a pod of at least a dozen whales, all breaching, spouting and diving. This, apparently, is unusual to see so many swimming together and it was great for whale watching. The photo above shows a man in a small boat (the arrows point to the man and to a part of his boat). He was just standing there watching as they surrounded his little boat. (It was at this point Kristin told me about the story of the "rogue whale" in the waters around New Brunswick that was tipping boats.)
We just couldn't get enough, but finally the boat had to make its was back to Skagway.
This rock is a popular resting spot for harbour seals. We saw bald eagles galore as well as the many glaciers (one hanging). It is about a three hour journey one way and a whole lot of fun.If your up that way and have the time, do consider taking the trip. It is well worth it. Here is their website: Fjordlines
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