Alaska - part 3 Tracy Arm Fjord

Here are pics from Tracy Arm Fjord and the Sawyer Glacier. The water in the fjord was dark teal to emerald green, quite a beautiful contrast with the blue chunks of floating ice. The fjord was home to nesting arctic terns and other sea birds.

Leaving Tracy Arm and heading towards Ketchikan:

Ketchikan - salmon fishing capital of the world: 

Yes, Wal-marts are everywhere. One of our guides said the store has helped bring the cost of food down, given that everything needs to be brought in by barge or plane. A gallon of milk can cost $6.