Judy's Photoblog
Aboard the MV Ptarmigan
Posted by Judy (Brooksville, Florida, United States) on 29 June 2009 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
... during our Portage Glacier Cruise Tour, when we cruised right up to the face of a glacier, just 50 miles south of Anchorage. We motored to within 300 feet of the mammoth wall of ice called Portage Glacier. The unmistakable rumbling of a calving glacier, and waiting for the moment when a huge block of ice crashed into the sea, was an exhilarating experience.
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Scott Schilling from San Martin, United States
Judy, another amazing location! I think you have been more locations around the globe than anyone I have ever heard from! A great photo and as usual great smiles!! This sounds like an incredible experience and thanks for your kind words!
29 Jun 2009 5:48am
@Scott Schilling: Thank you, Scott. We're so happy we traveled when we could; for the most part our traveling days are behind us now. My Sunday project had me go back through years of archives and it refreshed so many wonderful memories.
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Oh Judy, it sounds like an amazing trip! A lovely shot of the two of you too.
29 Jun 2009 7:27am
@MaryB: It truly was an amazing trip - thanks, Mary.
Betty from New Jersey, United States
One of my dream trips! That must have been an amazing experience!
29 Jun 2009 9:36am
@Betty: Oh, Betty ... plan your trip and do it; it was wonderful.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Have you gone around the world together, how special is that....were you in the mood for cooler air? lol you both look wonderful...take it easy sweet girl ;)
29 Jun 2009 12:00pm
@Lorraine: Well not really "around the world," but Alaska is like another world in some ways. ♥
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
Wow,for a moment i thought maybe you and Grandpa Mike were standing in front of a gigantic poster of a ice glacier..cos i couldnt believe you were so near it!Keep the float with you!:)
29 Jun 2009 2:24pm
@tyan: No, it's not a poster; it's the REAL THING ... a wonderful experience! ♥
MontereyJohn from Salinas, California, United States
Looks cold! (And beautiful.) What great memories, you guys are blessed.
29 Jun 2009 3:16pm
@MontereyJohn: Thank you, John, and you're right, it was cold, and yes we have been blessed!
Leena from Joensuu, Finland
What time of a year were you there? My town is located on a latitude, what is somewhere between Anchorage and Fairbanks :) We are inhabitants of North, what could be like another world to you in winter time and also during our summer too because of the light !
A wonderful photo about you and the landscape!
29 Jun 2009 3:46pm
@Leena: Hi Leena, we were in Alaska for the month of June and half of July, and we had both hot and cold weather while there. It was "another world" in the sense of the vastness and also the phenomenal BEAUTY! The extremely long days and very short nights were a joy for us to experience. That's why I enjoy your summer photos so much! xx
Chris from South Jersey, United States
I cannot pronounce the name of the ship, but it looks like a fantastic experience...(you do have a lot of shots on board ships!!)....
29 Jun 2009 5:46pm
@Chris: It's easy, Chris; just drop the 'p' and you've got it. The Ptarmigan is a member of the grouse family and is seasonally camouflaged; its feathers moult from white in winter to brown in spring or summer.
Barbara from Florida, United States
You could have a collection of these life rings on your wall, better yet you have a beautiful collection of memories and images.
What an experience to be there.
29 Jun 2009 6:03pm
@Barbara: We obviously love the water, which I guess you can tell. :D
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
What a great memory. That must be an amazing trip.
29 Jun 2009 7:11pm
@Laurie: You're right, Laurie; it was an amazing trip!
Susan from Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Must have been a very cool thing to see!! Lucky you !!
29 Jun 2009 8:05pm
Lambspun from Madison, Maine, United States
I am so amazed at the collection of travel pictures you have. You have traveled extensively around the world. How awesome! Hope this finds you well.
30 Jun 2009 12:10am
@Lambspun: As September is getting closer, I'm getting to the end of my year-long project and the memory shots will come to an end for the most part. Mike and I have had lots of discussion brought about by the memories the photos evoke. ... I'm tired after a full day at work today, but it's a good tired. :D
kristy from Wasilla, Alaska, United States
we were just on the ptarmagin last weekend. my husband's mother and grandmother came up for their first visit. beautiful. but pictures can't even begin to measure up to seeing it with your own eyes. we're blessed! thanks for visiting my site today. happy anniversary year, treasure your memories!
4 Jul 2009 6:09am
@kristy: What a delightful trip that is for visitors and I don't imagine you tire of it either. Our friends on Vine Rd in Wasilla took us, along with her parents and we loved it.
Thanks for your anniversary wishes too.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
What fun you guys have had. I am the color of your background here with envy.
5 Jul 2009 5:28pm
@Marion: We are so thankful we did things when we could ... looking back, we have lots of memories. xx
@Japanalia: It's been a delight to be posting from our 50 yr. archives this year ... which is soon coming to a close. :D
Tammy-Cricket from somewhere out there, United States
Somebody looks like they were having a good time.
6 Jul 2009 2:32pm
