A little more Alaska...

The mighty Mendenhall Glacier.

A simple hike one day, here was our lunch site. Pretty nice view huh?

This whale was so close to the shore...and if only I'd walked around a small cove I would have made it in time to see the whale from the stretch of rocks you see in the picture! Oh well, next time.

Brian getting squished by a rock, poor guy.

Glacier Bay National Park

The first of many vacations with the Felix Family.  Brian's stepmom, Aran was very excited for us all to come to Alaska and head to Glacier Bay National Park. Brian and I flew to Juneau and met up with the family. Then we journeyed there via ferry early Wednesday morning.

The city where my husband and I met. :) A good place to be. 

Off the ferry, heading to the big green bus which would take us to the Lodge in Gustavus. 

Below: is the view of the lodge from the beach.

Our gang: Eamon, Matt, Sarah, Aran, Wendy and Brian. All in front of Marjorie Glacier.

The ride from the Lodge to the glaciers took a few hours. But along the way there were a lot of fun things to look at! Including seal lions hanging out on rocks!!!

Puffins! Not the best picture, but a puffin none the less. 

Mountain Goats along the cliffs!

And the glorious mountains were spectacular along the way. Especially with the lovely blue skies God blessed us with.

A few bears along the ride too!

To the glacier! A cruise ship was there first viewing the glacier calve. (See below)

Boston Part 2

Continuing on the Freedom Trail that Brian and I walked...

we have the Old State House, built in 1713. 

Set in the midst of skyscrapers! 

Inside the Faneuil hall, used as a meeting place and market since 1742. 

Brian really liked this picture of Abraham Lincoln. 

Onward to Paul Revere's House. The original house was built around 1680 with a few revisions along the way. 

Here is how one follows the Freedom Trail, 2.5 miles along this red brick trail. Makes it easy to follow. 

Ending at the site of the Battle of Bunker Hill. This 221 foot granite obelisk was built between 1827-1843. The battle that happened here was the first major battle between the British and Patriot forces in the American Revolutionary War.

It takes a little work to climb the 294 steps to the to, but the view is well worth the effort. Plus, it's free to climb! Not a lot is free anymore!

After this long, warm walk through Boston, we found the number two rated restaurant in Boston by Trip Advisor. Regina Pizzeria. AMAZING PIZZA.

Here are our delicious pizzas.