After an action packed few days on National Geographic Venture, a morning cruising for wildlife was just what the doctor ordered. Before breakfast, we saw our very first brown bear of the trip. As we continued south, we stopped to watch a couple of humpback whales in transit and then a delightful black bear that stayed in view until we had to leave for our next location. In the breathtaking glacial fjord that is Green Inlet, we received permission from the local indigenous people to explore the area by Zodiac and by kayak. The shear rock cliffs that drop straight into the blue water are simply awe inspiring. We were also lucky enough to have perfect weather for such an event.