by Tabitha M.
Member since:
January 27, 2008

Flightseeing in Alaska--my photo essay!

June 17, 2008 10:38 PM EDT
views: 96 | rating: 10/10 (42 votes) | comments: 39
Last Wednesday, I went "flightseeing" for the first time. 
It's sightseeing from a small plane that takes off and lands on the water. 

We left from Anchorage, Alaska. 







We were the third group to go up that day, and the first two groups saw Beluga whales.  The tide had gone out by the time we went out, however, so we didn't see any whales.  We did see moose, as well as seals sunning themselves on the warm mud. 





We could see for miles. 

Here are some shots of the terrain. 











After 20 minutes, I thought I was going to throw up.  Really!  I have never had a problem with motion sickness, but the combination of the pressure on my ears from the headphones teamed with the lurching about of the little plane in the winds was almost more than I could bear. 

It was worth it, though, to see Alaska from the air.  It was so beautiful!  Pictures just don't do it justice. 
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Comments: 39

suey v. Jun 17, 2008, 10:39pm EDT
You are so lucky.....It looks awesome!!
JoAnn C. Jun 17, 2008, 10:39pm EDT
wow. that must have been something to see.
Amanda C. Jun 17, 2008, 10:43pm EDT
That's amaaaaazing! I love being up in planes, especially the looking out the window part : ) I'm sure it was awesome.
Beth G. Jun 17, 2008, 10:43pm EDT
You are so lucky! I wish I could visit Alaska someday.
Vikki M. Jun 17, 2008, 10:44pm EDT
I've always wanted to visit Alaska. Looks like such a beautiful place. I'm not sure I'd want to get into one of those itty bitty airplanes though. :-)
Beautiful photos!
necee t. Jun 17, 2008, 10:45pm EDT
oh wow... that must have been great... super pics...
Alaska is sooo gorgeous... very beautiful...
B F. Jun 17, 2008, 10:47pm EDT
Amazing!!! I am sure the pictures while wonderful, don't do it justice...
Brad D. Jun 17, 2008, 10:49pm EDT
Wow - what a priviledge to be able to do that! Thanks for the photo essay!
Karen F. Jun 17, 2008, 10:49pm EDT
That is beautiful...probably the only way I will see something like that...don't like to fly.
Amanda C. Jun 17, 2008, 10:54pm EDT
You're so lucky!
Marianne R. Jun 17, 2008, 10:55pm EDT
Gorgeous shots form the air. What a great experience. I know what you mean about smaller, non pressurized planes though. I have the same problems.
Kay M. Jun 17, 2008, 10:56pm EDT
Such a beautiful place! Thanks for the views.
Bridget ♥ Jun 17, 2008, 10:58pm EDT
How fun!
A K. Jun 17, 2008, 10:59pm EDT
beautiful pictures
Vic Needs Coffee Jun 17, 2008, 11:04pm EDT
That's just beautiful.
JoAnne D. Jun 17, 2008, 11:07pm EDT
What an interesting way to spend the day. I'm sure it was beatiful in person, thanks for the views.
heather "chickenlips" g. Jun 17, 2008, 11:14pm EDT
Beautiful!

My husband and I both have family in Alaska. We want to make a trip there with the kids.
Kerrell g. Jun 17, 2008, 11:14pm EDT
Great shots!
lynn a. Jun 17, 2008, 11:32pm EDT
Even with the motion sickness to deal with, I can see how it would still be a fantastic trip. This is a wonderful photo essay. Thanks for posting it.
Patty H. Jun 18, 2008, 12:35am EDT
It looks like a beautiful air tour to take. Thanks for taking us along with you.
Jerri H. Jun 18, 2008, 1:29am EDT
Wow...looks great...well except for that whole I am scared of flying thing ;) Thanks for sharing your ride with us, I did enjoy the view~

Thanks for posting to
*~Sky Gazers~*
I was REALLY bored ;)
sheila ~the hapless housewife~ j. Jun 18, 2008, 7:58am EDT
Sounds like a great experience!
Dawn S. Jun 18, 2008, 9:31am EDT
It must have been awesome!
LaRue B. Jun 18, 2008, 9:55am EDT
Awesome photos.
Sammie B. Jun 18, 2008, 11:12am EDT
That sounds like a really neat experience. The photos are beautiful! What great scenery.
Eclectic Bird Jun 18, 2008, 11:55am EDT
What an amazing experience! The pics are beautiful :)
Debby O. Jun 18, 2008, 12:46pm EDT
Awesome!
Nancy S. Jun 18, 2008, 1:44pm EDT
A wonderful way to see more of the area than walking or riding. Beautiful views.
Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Jun 18, 2008, 2:25pm EDT
That is so neat..thanks for sharing
Robin G. Jun 18, 2008, 3:09pm EDT
Seems like it was alot of fun!
Cristina S. Jun 18, 2008, 4:41pm EDT
flightseeing sounds like fun!
Trish T. Jun 18, 2008, 6:38pm EDT
great pics!
Amy H. Jun 18, 2008, 9:14pm EDT
Thanks for posting your content to the group: We comment back
barb n. Jun 19, 2008, 12:00pm EDT
COOL!!!!!!
elizabeth e. Jun 19, 2008, 5:03pm EDT
I love your enthusiasm...looks like you had a great flight. I've flown in float planes, planes with skis and all sorts of aircraft in bush Alaska. I was a Jesuit volunteer for several years and a Jesuit priest, Father Jim Sebesta, was a bush pilot. It was loads of fun...except in winter during a white-out.
Rose H. Jun 23, 2008, 9:38am EDT
Flightseeing - that looked like fun:) Loved the great views - thanks for sharing, Tabitha.
dean t. Jul 4, 2008, 7:30am EDT
Now how far is that between cafes, flying is the best.
If sickness gets the best of you a pressure point is
just in the wrist area, push not to hard if the hand is
cold or white that is to much. It can help you feel
better
Amanda J. Dec 10, 2008, 2:39pm EST
That looks like a very large sea plane!

Gorgeous photos, not sure I would want to ride in that plane though!

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