点评:Brendan Jones is the best kayak guide ever! Be sure to book him at Miller's Landing for your next excursion. We took the guided day kayaking tour to Aialik Bay of the Kenai Fjords National Park. Brendan made the two hour boat taxi ride go by in a flash with his thorough knowledge of the area pointing out things of interest along the way and sharing with us some warm and yummy breakfast burritos made by the cafe. He prepared our kayaks and gear, launched us on the water, and took excellent care of us. It wasn't long before a Humpback whale came by to check us out. Brendan kept us at a safe distance and quiet while the whale surfaced 4 times before diving. We continued to Abra Bay and arrived at high tide enabling us to kayak up to the waterfall where Brendan took a group photo. After stretching on the beach and getting a snack that Brendan had brought along, we departed and began our crossing to Slate Island. Otters and seals made guest appearances along the way. Once we reached the island Brendan's sharp eye spotted a black bear rummaging for some food. We floated on the water and enjoyed watching the bear which Brendan explained would have had to swim to get to the island. We then kayaked to Aialik Glacier where we floated by glacial ice that had calved from the glacier and could see seals warming themselves on the ice in the distance. Staying a safe distance from the glacier we were fascinated at its size. It cracks like thunder as the ice breaks off into the sea. Brendan took a group photo and then we kayaked to a safe location on the beach where Brendan shared lunch, snacks, and hot chocolate with us prepared by the cafe. After lunch, we kayaked back to Slate Island where Brendan showed us a couple nesting eagles. We then met the boat taxi for the ride back. Truly, the highlight of our Alasakan adventure and an experience none of us will ever forget! Many thanks Brendan!
翻译:布伦丹·琼斯堪称史上最出色的皮划艇向导!下次出行时,一定要在米勒码头预订他的服务。我们参加了由他带领的日间皮划艇之旅,目的地是基奈峡湾国家公园内的艾亚利克湾。布伦丹对该地区了如指掌,他一边向我们介绍沿途的名胜古迹,一边分享咖啡馆制作的暖心又美味的早餐玉米卷,使得两个小时的船程转瞬即逝。他还提前准备好我们的皮划艇与装备,随后亲自护送我们下水。他们悉心照料我们。没过多久,一头座头鲸游了过来,好奇地打量着我们。布伦丹让我们保持安全距离并保持安静;那头鲸鱼先后浮出水面四次,随后才潜入水中。我们继续前往阿布拉湾,恰逢涨潮,我们得以划着皮划艇抵达瀑布旁,布伦丹还在那里为大家拍了集体照。我们在沙滩上伸了伸腿,又吃了些布伦丹带来的零食,之后便启程,开始向斯莱特岛进发。途中,水獭和海豹也现身了。当我们抵达岛屿后,布伦丹敏锐的目光发现一只黑熊正在那里翻找食物。我们漂浮在水面上,津津有味地观看着那只熊;布伦丹解释说,它一定是游水才来到这座岛上的。随后我们划着皮划艇前往艾亚利克冰川,在那里我们绕着从冰川上崩解下来的冰块漂流,还能远远地看到海豹们正在冰面上取暖呢。我们与冰川保持着安全距离,但仍被它的庞大规模所震撼。当冰块崩裂落入海中时,发出的声响宛如雷鸣一般。布伦丹为我们拍了团体照,随后我们划着皮划艇来到海滩上一处安全区域。在那里,布伦丹拿出了咖啡馆为我们准备的午餐、零食和热巧克力。午饭后,我们又划艇返回斯莱特岛,布伦丹还带我们看到了几只正在筑巢的鹰。之后我们搭乘水上出租车返回。真的太棒了。我们阿拉斯加之旅的亮点,一段我们所有人都终生难忘的经历!非常感谢你,布伦丹!