Frederick Sound is lined with mountains and many hanging glaciers. The aqua blue ice is exposed by the rain and reveals Baird Glacier.
Dark clouds appear out of no where and for a moment we are caught in a pounding squall.
The sun appears once more, at the entrance to Wrangell Narrows and the town of Petersburg then "THE DEVILS THUMB" appears!
The crystal clear blue sky reveals the details of this infamous crag.
Chapter 15 of "Into the Wild", Jon Krakauer describes in harrowing detail his attempt to climb the northwest face of the Devil's Thumb. When he realizes that this route is far too dangerous, he decides to "lower his sights" and settle for the relatively easier southeast route. The northwest face has been one of the greatest challenges available to mountain climbers, and no one has ever done it which makes it that much more appealing.
On a dinghy ride we spotted a "Frozen Mermaid" held captive by the long tendrils of sea kelp until she melts and returns to the sea. Le Conte is the southern most tide water glacier 26 miles south of Petersburg on Frederick Sound. Icebergs can be seen floating along the sound with the movement of the tide.
The Alaska State Ferry "Fair Weather" stops in Petersburg.
Mega yachts often stop in Petersburg to re-provision and purchase fresh seafood.
The 126 ft. sailboat "Kaori" named after a Japanese Saki, pulled into port. His owner is from England and made his fortune inventing something for the medical profession.
The "Signe Lynn" pulled in next to us. Louie started talking with the crew.
He remarked about their "Crab Cooker" which was steaming and bubbling froth from the fresh Alaskan King Crab they were cooking. The cooker is made from a beer keg. They cut off the top and made supports for the lid. It is perfect to accommodate the long legs of King Crab.
They generously shared their catch with us. We had delicious dinner of the most very FRESH King Crab we have ever eaten!
Another wonderful day in Paradise!
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