• North to Alaska By RV 2021
    Billings Glacier — Passage Canal ... aboard the M/V Aurora.
    Waterfalls streaming down from the mountains — Passage Canl ... aboard the M/V Aurora.Mountainscape — Passage Canal ... aboard the M/V Aurora.1More waterfalls streaming down the mountains — Passage Canal ... aboard the M/V Aurora.Blackstone Glacier (I believe) — Passage Canal ... en route to Prince William Sound.Mui enjoying the views from the forward lounge — Aboard the M/V Aurora.

    Pond-Calm Prince William Sound

    July 13, 2021, Gulf of Alaska ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F

    It’s now 7:00p. We have four more hours to go before we reach Cordova. Like the narrow passages we sailed earlier, the Prince William Sound thus far is pond-calm. Though there are high clouds overhead, the light is bright and the aft decks are awash in sunshine. We’re delighted that the weather is cooperating for this late-in-the-day crossing from Whittier to Cordova.

    As M/V Aurora slowly made its was through Passage Canal and Wells Passage, I stood on the forward deck at the bow of the vessel and enjoyed the views. I was surprised that so few ventured out … and most of those who did went indoors after a photo or two. No complaints, I enjoyed having the space to myself.

    Since we’re in open waters now, I’ve joined Mui for “dinner.” We brought some light snacks for “dining with a view” from our seats in the forward lounge. While we do that, enjoy some of the sights our eyes beheld earlier.    Read more