PLAYFUL PORPOISES, BEAUTIFUL GLACIERS & AN UNEXPECTED WEDDING

 We’ve been on land for a few days, so it’s time to check out glaciers in Resurrection Bay.   We again choose a small boat option, the Alaska Saltwater Lodge Small Group Whale Watching, Wildlife & Glacier Tour.    We have another gorgeous day, and enjoy our ten cruise mates including a couple who will be married on this cruise.  Our captain has spent the morning at the courthouse getting his authorization to officiate at the wedding.  
 
Sea otters play by our boat, Puffins play in the water, and humpback whales surface.  
Glaciers are around every turn.  The largest we get close to is the Bear glacier. 
This is the location the bride and groom have selected for the wedding.  I’m honored to stand in as their wedding photographer. 
One of the highlights of the trip was porpoises who played with us for about 10 minutes, jumping in and out of the boat’s wake.  
Heading back toward Seward, we see various rock formations, a sea lion rookery, and an area completely covered with perched and flying kittywakes.