Alaska trip, part 8: boat trip to a bear paradise

The next day we got back on a boat (David's this time) and went to the Anan Wildlife Observatory. 

David, Nate, and I took the boat around the island while Paula, R, Veronica, and Omri drove across the island. This is the landing where we met up:

There was still quite a long ride from here, so good thing we had Omri behind the wheel:

Nice day for a ride:

Nathan in his float coat:

The Mrs. and I had them too:

Just a boat along the way:

Landed at Anan:

We had to carry protection on this hike (photo by R):

This is why... there were bears on the trail to the observatory:

Good thing the bears were much more interested in the all-you-can-eat salmon buffet at the river:

This was pretty fun to see:

They grabbed one fish after another:

Lunch date:

A well-fed eagle:

A couple of cubs:

The momma bear would send her cubs up the tree:

This one looks relaxed:

Humans:

Did I mention I have a lot of photos from this trip?

Group shot:

Ready for the voyage home:

David bringing in the boat: