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The two RV Gypsies took a cruise
to Portage Glacier
June 28, 2009
sign - Portage Glacier cruises
picnic tables
Below: While waiting for the cruise to take them to Portage Glacier, the two RV Gypsies enjoyed their picnic lunch and some beautiful scenery.
the two RV Gypsies enjoy lunch
the two RV Gypsies enjoy lunch
the lunch scenery of the two RV Gypsies
the lunch scenery of the two RV Gypsies
the lunch scenery of the two RV Gypsies
the lunch scenery of the two RV Gypsies
the lunch scenery of the two RV Gypsies
Karen Duquette on a big rock
Karen Duquette on a big rock

Below: Karen Duquette relaxed while watching a small boat pass by. Then their cruise boat arrived and signaled for the two RV Gypsies to board the boat.

Karen Duquette on a big rock
here comes the cruise boat
Karen Duquette and the cruise boat
Karen Duquette
the cruise boat
Karen Duquette and the Ptarmigan boat
laughing clipart dudeBelow: At first Karen Duquette thought the skinny dude on the dock in front of the boat was the Captain (LOL) but then the real Captain arrived.
the Captain is a lifeless dummy
the real Captain
Below: The tunnel and iceberg
seen on the previous page.
Below: A seaplane (floatplane) flying overhead.
a tunnel
a seaplane
Below: mountains and waterfalls on the port side of the boat
a waterfall
another waterfall
yet another waterfall
several waterfalls
Below: An area that is the result of a major avalanche
an avalanche area
Below: Two more waterfalls
another waterfall
another waterfall
scenery
scenery
the island is part of the glacier
the island is part of the glacier
Below: Bergy bits and growlers

FYI: To be classified as an iceberg, the height of the ice must be greater than 16 feet above sea level and the thickness must be 98-164 feet and the ice must cover an area of at least 5,382 square feet.

There are smaller pieces of ice known as “bergy bits” and “growlers.” Bergy bits and growlers can originate from glaciers or shelf ice, and may also be the result of a large iceberg that has broken up. A bergy bit is a medium to large fragment of ice. Its height is generally greater than 3 feet but less than 16 feet above sea level and its area is normally about 1,076-3,229 square feet. Growlers are smaller fragments of ice and are roughly the size of a truck or grand piano. They extend LESS than 3 feet above the sea surface and occupy an area of about 215 square feet.

Icebergs are also classified by shape, most commonly being either tabular or non-tabular. Tabular icebergs have steep sides and a flat top. Non-tabular icebergs have different shapes, with domes and spires.

a growler
bergie bits and growlers
bergie bits and growlers
bergie bits and growlers
Below: Portage Glacier came into view on the starboard side of the boat.
Portage Glacier
Portage Glacier
Below: Portage Glacier is one-half mile wide and 7,000 feet high
Portage Glacier
Portage Glacier
In the photo below on the right, a small image that Lee Duquette thought looked like the USA with Texas at the bottom - have fun finding it - LOL - Lee is always seeing things!
Portage Glacier
Portage Glacier

Below: The boat came within 300 yards of Portage Glacier - There is no wildlife in these waters.

Portage Glacier
Portage Glacier
FYI: The water is about 36 degrees. An iceberg will melt faster in this cold water then it will in the sunshine.
go to the next adventure of the two RV GypsiesSeward, Alaska and salmon
trying to get upstream