We found out that mama Musk Ox produce only 1 cup (yep cup) of milk per day for their nursing little ones. It is so protein rich that that is all they need.
In this picture, we started with the musk ox beside us but 5 year old MS, snuck behind us to feed him and lured him away from our picture.
Blaine, Jill and our 3 gorgeous Granddaughters
After spending time with the musk ox, (Tata bought the older 2 girls stuffed Musk Ox of their own) we went to Subway for lunch and then headed east to the Matanuska Glacier. It was a gorgeous drive along the Glenallen Highway. Had to stop and take a few pictures along the way.
Girls with Matanuska Glacier in the background.
We arrived at the glacier and discovered that to walk on the glacier, it would cost $20 per person. At first we weren't going to do it but then decided to go ahead. We had to sign papers releasing them from any liability in the event of injury, then they opened the gates and let us drive as close to the glacier as allowed. Then we had to walk. (for $50 each, we could have gotten a tour guide but that was a little much.)
In this picture we were actually walking on the glacier - there were a lot of rocks in the ice so it
wasn't slippery.
After taking lots of pictures, we headed back the 100+ miles to Anchorage, stopped by the hotel long enough to clean up a bit then went down town to Sullivan's for dinner. It was delicious and although it took almost 3 hours to get through our meal, the granddaughters were great.
Already the 2nd day of our vacation was over - but it had been another great day in Alaska. We were all tired so time for bed.
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