Glacier Park, Alaska: A Journey to Marjorie Glacier
Marjorie Glacier, one of the most photogenic glaciers in Glacier Bay National Park, left me in awe today. There's something uniquely beautiful about landscapes like this — they're untouched, raw, and entirely natural. No matter how vast, these landscapes are never ugly because they embody the pure power of nature.
Through my travels aboard a cruise ship, I’ve come to learn more about geography and geology. Each day brings a new chapter of our planet’s dynamic processes — from earthquakes to hurricanes to glaciers advancing and retreating. The earth is always in motion, and it’s humbling to witness it firsthand.
In Alaska, everything seems connected — like threads woven into a vast, cosmic tapestry. And yet, standing before the vast wilderness, I can't help but feel small. There’s an overwhelming sense of humility in its grandeur. The wilderness is a form of therapy. Only by venturing alone, in silence, without distractions like buffet meals or baggage, can I truly connect with the soul of the land. While cruising through Alaska offers a beautiful experience, it is, in a sense, "karaoke traveling" — an imitation of the real thing. Still, it's a worthwhile endeavor, and I can hear the glacier's voice in the cracking ice and the bay's whispers carried by the wind.
"Keep close to Nature’s heart... and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean." - John Muir
Those words resonate deeply in a place like Alaska — where the wilderness itself calls for introspection and renewal.
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