A sunny, calm PERFECT day. We loaded up and saw three bears very quickly. It appeared to be a mother, adolescent cub and then a runt looking cub. The mother and the larger cub kept fighting and growling. The mother would chase the cub and the runt followed way back in the rear. Hopefully Ken got some good pictures of the action.
The day was so stunning with mountains, green hills and water without a ripple. Only problem was gnats. At least the gnats do not bite but they were very annoying.
No more bears wanted to come out and play so we went back to the ship earlier than anticipated and on our way to another area that is supposed to be a great area for bears.
It appears Martin the dining room manager may be on SUMO at this time it is planned he will be on that cruise. He is supposed to board in Nome. Pat and Jim are joining the ship in Nome and may have him for their whole trip. Hopefully he will be on the Silver Explorer it is so nice to see a face from the past. The service has really been great. I know it is easier with a small ship but they are all really good.
Still cannot catch Conrad this is so busy with two zodiac cruises every day and the time between we are eating. I thought there may be a day where we miss a landing so I can talk to him then . If that does not happen I will make a list of questions so I do not forget anything. and make an appointment to visit with him.
I am planning on checking on the following:
Internet on the Silver Explorer, Expedition Staff names for Narwhal and Sumo. If Sumo will be wet landings, if so do we need water shoes or rubber boots. Also do we need heavier parkas, light weight coat etc. Bugs, mosquitoes, gnats etc.
I bought a mosquito net for my face (thanks to Leslie and Brad) and if the gnats or mosquitoes will be bad this may be a good idea for everyone.
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