Gustavus morning

It is our first morning in Gustavus, and it is rainy and cold out. We are up early and will reconnoiter once we are dressed and ready to roll. We are going on a whale watch this afternoon. We saw a few whales from the ferry, but only at a good distance.

Last night for dinner we ate at the Gustavus Inn, the chef was a 2010 James Beard Award winner. They serve meals family style at three tables that seat 8 people each. We sat with four women who work for an insurance company out of Petersburg; which is the closest location for the local folks, and a gentleman from New Jersey.

http://www.gustavusinn.com/rates.html
 
Dinner was lovely, starting with smoked salmon spread with home made focaccia crackers. Then, after seating us, they served a lovely salad, barbecued salmon with a sauce made from brown sugar, soy sauce, butter and lemon juice. There was a vegetable dish made from squash and zucchini, and potatoes cut and roasted with herbs. For dessert we could choose from creamy apple pie or Brandy Alexander pie. Everyone at our table except one chose the Brandy Alexander pie.

I am sure I will write more later after we go on the whale watch. Tomorrow is open, and because we rented a car from Bud's car rental (the only rental place on the island), we can make our way to Glacier Bay National Park. Then on  Monday, we will go on a boat up into Glacier Bay. On Tuesday, we will fly back to Juneau and then fly to Anchorage.


So far this trip has exceeded any expectations I could have had. We have had gracious hosts, traveled by plane, car, boat and soon...train. Southern Alaska is vividly green, and lush with foliage. The wildlife is very easy to see and identify. I hope we see some moose while here in Gustavus, it is supposed to be a big moose area. Marilyn has never seen a moose, I think she will be amazed. The link for our accommodations is below. We are in the Fireweed cabin. More later...


http://blueheronbnb.net/