Right, so, first stop: the Falls! These were absolutely beautiful, especially since we were there at just the right time to see some lovely rainbows in the falls.
Another rather delightful spot we passed was Tangle Creek- didn't have time to stop, so just snapped a picture as we passed, but it looks like it'll be worth returning to if I get the time.
We stopped for another photo opportunity just before we reached the glacier. You can see just how thick the ice is on top of the mountain; in places, it's up to 300 metres.
There was also this rather calm raven that I managed to get pretty close to:
Then a buffet lunch at the glacier centre, accompanied by an excellent view:
Then, on to the main event! There's a lot I could say about the discovery and history of the glacier, but I think that this time it's best to let the pictures speak for themselves. (For those that like the historical bits, don't worry! Uncle Jack has a lot to say about the glacier, so we'll cover all of that in a future post).
Finally, the Skywalk! A large concrete pathway that juts out over a canyon, with a glass section part way round. Once again, I think the pictures say it best:
As a footnote, the glacier water was cool, crisp, delicious, and made excellent tea later on.
Right, that'll do for this time, I think. Next time, a bit of history, the wildlife I spotted on the way, and Uncle Jack's notes!
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