Relatively late start on a beautiful clear day. Check out boarding details for ship before going for a short hike on Two Trails Track above Seward township. Take little notice of warning signs on forest trail and taken aback to learn later that a bear and 2 cubs had been seen very close to our exit point from the trail only a few minutes earlier. We had seen some droppings on the trail which contained some of the red berries for which the bears have a liking but weren't sure whether they came from a bear or someone who had eaten some berries and had encountered the bear along the trail!
Gail's earlier 'comfort stop' on the trail started to take on a whole new dimension.
Quick walk along the harbour front gave us the highlight of the day- a very close-up view of a sea otter,flat on his back in the water feasting on a huge pile of kelp.
Boarded Millenium at 4 pm and pleasantly surprised to find that we had a spacious stateroom with large double bed and view out over the water. Gail and I are not usually nervous sailors but we have taken to wearing our lifejackets all the time and the fact that our stateroom attendant is called Mohammed is entirely coincidental!
We had been considering going on whale-watch boat trip but an early stroll through the pool and spa area made us realise that once you have seem one you have seen them all, even if they are masquerading as humans.
The ship is beautifully appointed in every way and the dinner in the Metropolitan restaurant was superb.
Lowlight of the day- being advised that our Alaskan ULU blades had been confiscated by the security staff on board in spite of the fact that they are on sale in the shops on the ship. Later find out that the blades will be returned to us at the end of the cruise.
Cheers
The Obese Ferret.
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