Day 46 Snow

It snowed all night. Small, persistent flakes showered the ship. We awoke to find an inch or more on our balcony. At breakfast a crew team were busy clearing the snow from the open decks. It is hard to rationalise during 4 weeks the difference between temperatures over 35 deg in Bangkok and the -2 deg, we are currently feeling. We have experienced a world of weather.

It is currently 2 pm ship’s time, midnight in the UK. The snow has started to fall again and looks set to continue. We are already planning our layers of clothing for Seward tomorrow. The sea is very calm, with excellent visibility despite the snow. Every so often I grab my coat and camera and set foot outside. Land has now disappeared but my whale count has risen to 3 spouts, 1 fin, and a large tail ( all separate sightings).  We expect to be passing the Alaskan Island of Kodiak shortly before entering Resurrection Bay very early tomorrow morning.

Our longitude is 56 deg North and the daylight hours are extended.  Sunrise will be at   5.19 am. The clocks go forward another hour tonight. I am undecided whether or not to set the alarm!