Mendenhall Lake

The view 180 degrees from the glacier itself. Big ice cubes!

Mendenhall Glacier

The last time Barbara & I were in Juneau together 32 years ago, there was more of it. In fact, I do believe it covered all the gray rocky areas to either side, so it definitely is receding and is not quite as impressive as it once was.

Surfacing Humpbacks

And there, off the port bow, Big Mama pokes her head out of the water, checking us out while her calves follow. Space is illusional here, as it was photographed with a 200mm telephoto and the frame is enlarged from the original.

Wine Tasting Whale Watching Cruise

So, while up in Juneau, we managed to go on a wine tasting/whale watching cruise aboard a twin-hulled tour boat to benefit a local dance group. Typical of weather in Southeast Alaska, it was chilly, damp and windy. Unfortunately, the wine ran out fairly early in the cruise, so we were forced to look for whales. This is of the boats' skipper in the cockpit, talking on her cell phone. Please don't tell Oprah!

Wall of Fame

Momentos and posters from previous gigs adorn the walls of Bob's office in his workshop on Douglas Island. And his stringed instruments, too.

Bob's Work Bench

Bob Banghart's latest restoration in progress: a four string banjo. An accomplished musician, luthier, craftsman, tinkerer, he's also Chief Curator at the Alaska State Museum in Junea. Probably the most worthy person I know personally of the moniker, "Renaissance Man."