Petersburg/Biard Glacier
18 May 2012 | Porter Cove, Thomas Bay, AK
JoLe & KC Wilson
Went through the Wrangell Narrows this morning. For the first time we met not only one ferry, but two, coming through the Narrows! We met the Matanuska about half way through the Narrows and the Fairweather at the Northern end. Arrived in Petersburg and our friend, Dick, met us on the dock, took our lines for us and off we went for lunch. Interesting time to be in Petersburg as they are celebrating Norwegian Independence Day (5/17) all week with the Little Norway Festival. Main street was blocked off, the Pickled Herring Band was playing, and there were all sorts of interesting folk walking around town in pelts; only a photo can explain it. We enjoyed the uniqueness of the celebration for a bit and then jumped on the boat and headed to Thomas Bay and the Kustika (Spirit), also to see Baird Glacier. The Glacier has receded greatly over the years and doesn't calve into the bay like the Tracy Arm Glaciers so there are no icebergs to dodge around. It's pretty, but not as striking as Tracy Arm as there aren't the continuous waterfalls. Glad we came in though, something different. We're currently anchored in Porter Cove just below the glacier. KC and Dick are standing outside visiting while cooking tonights dinner on the grill, in sunshine! Weather: Started out @ 48 degrees at 6:30 a.m. and ending at 56 degrees @ 7 p.m., rain showers off and on, some brightness also.