Monday we took a cruise to the Columba Ice Fields and Glacier in the Prince Willam Sound. Just stunning. This glacier was the last of the tidewater glaciers to go into retreat. In 2002 it had retreated a distance of 7.5 miles. The colors were just beautiful. We saw much sea life.

The recovery process from the Exxon Valdez oil spill still continues. Locals feel that the areas affected are almost back to normal but compelte recovery is a natural process and will take years.