Seeing bears 10 feet overhead would've been the end of me - or bear food, whichever came first.
Posted by Mrs RW on September 18, 2009 | Reply
I don't believe in luck.
That being said, I have been incredibly lucky all-around on this trip. Landed in Juneau... POURING RAIN! But then it stops just in time to trek on the Mendenhall Glacier. Arrive in Skagway... POURING RAIN! But then it slows to barely a drizzle when it's time to raft through the Chilkat Eagle Preserve. Floating through Glacier Bay... POURING RAIN AND IMPENETRABLE MIST! But then, just as the ship arrives at the Margerie Glacier, the sun breaks through and we have perfect visibility. And then this morning, dock at Ketchikan... POURING RAIN AND MORE MIST! But then, after a half-hour or so, it pretty much stops.
As I said, unbelievably lucky.
And then there was today's excursion, which was a float-plane flight to Neets Bay to look at bears...
And then I got so unfuckingbelievably lucky that I should probably buy lottery tickets immediately.
Because usually on nature sightseeing trips, there are odds that you won't get to see any wildlife at all. I booked the earliest bear-watch tour I could get since I was told the odds were better in the morning, but even that was no guarantee.
But I was lucky, again, because there were bears to be seen. And it was pretty much as I expected. Little bears off in the distance, looking for food...
What I didn't expect was to see a bear up close...
I certainly didn't anticipate being just 30 feet away either...
And I about shit myself when I saw bears just 15 feet away...
So you can imagine how I nearly lost all control over my bodily functions when I saw a momma bear and baby bear in a tree just 10 feet overhead...
As I said, unfuckingbelievably lucky. Having a Bald Eagle show up as I was leaving was just icing on the cake...
Then the float-plane arrived to take our group back to Ketchikan... where the rain started pouring again...
Maybe I should start believing in luck after all.
Seeing bears 10 feet overhead would've been the end of me - or bear food, whichever came first.
Posted by Mrs RW on September 18, 2009 | Reply
Glad you are having a good time in the Greatland and yes, you are lucky. But even those of us lucky enough to live here get excited when we see bears and eagles, and we see them a lot! Too bad you didn't come to the Kenai Peninsula. Our weather has been pretty good this week.
Posted by Jennifer B on September 18, 2009 | Reply
Buy that lottery ticket! I grew up in Ketchikan and can attest to the frequent rain -- you lucked out with the weather. The bears? The salmon ARE running right now, so you really just chose the right time of year to go to Neets Bay.
Posted by Colleen on September 18, 2009 | Reply
I'm soooo happy that your trip has gone so well! It's my favorite vacation ever, and I wasn't even on it. :)
Posted by Long Story Longer on September 18, 2009 | Reply
I've been an avid Blogography follower for years. Not usually one to make comments, but this is an exception.
I have lived vicariously through you, traveling to so many wonderful places, seeing things I will never see in person.
This is my favorite vacation! The photos you have taken are breathtaking, the colors are unbelievable. Glacier Bay-fantastic. Just wanted to say thank you!!
Posted by isthatlulu on September 18, 2009 | Reply
Dude, that's one amazing day of luck and one day of amazing sights and photos.
Hope you are having a great trip.
Posted by The Ref on September 19, 2009 | Reply
Fantastic, omg!
Although I now have the Princess Marguerite jingle stuck in my head. I really loved visiting Victoria as a kid & you've inspired me to think about going again. I wonder if Laura Secord Chocolates is still in the lobby of the Empress. Mmm.
holy fucking four leaf clover up your butt, batman! fantastic!!
Posted by hello haha narf on September 20, 2009 | Reply
Bears, Seagulls and Eagles, Oh My!
Lucky... lucky guy.
Posted by martymankins on September 22, 2009 | Reply
"And I about shit myself when I saw bears just 15 feet away..."
So, the question begs, does a Dave shit in the woods? Yes, if he sees bears. :P
Posted by Coal Miner's Granddaughter on September 22, 2009 | Reply
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