It’s our final full day of expedition travel aboard National Geographic Quest, and every day leading up to now has only raised the bar for what to expect in the world of natural wonders here in Southeast Alaska. In the early morning hours, we crossed the terminal moraine towards Sawyer Glacier(s), with whispers of whale sightings, icebergs starting to sprinkle the surface of the water, and a general anticipation for the day’s schedule increasingly building. The included photos show some of the highlights throughout the day, moments that were reflected and retold from different perspectives during cocktail hour this evening. As the evening drew to a close, we shared a beautiful and delicious dinner with incomparable company.
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 10 Jun 2023
Sawyer Glacier, Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness Area, 6/10/2023, National Geographic Quest
- Aboard the National Geographic Quest
- Alaska
Andy Putnam, Naturalist
An East Coast native, but a Californian by choice; Andy has spent a lot of his life moving around from place to place. Whether it was moving homes, spending free time growing up exploring state and national parks, or having spent a large amount of hi...
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