Actually this is a two part post. I wasn’t sure to title it “Low Vision Confusion” or “Glacial Splendour.” Let me explain. Lyle and I are on an Alaska cruise, and today we sailed into Glacier Bay.
The scenery in this part of the state is spectacular. Because the vista is so vast, I am at least able see some of it. Margerie’s Glacier, where we sailed today, was a definite highlight. Although others in our group have also seen whales and sea otters, I am waiting and hopeful that one will surface close enough to the ship so that I can also have this visual experience.
Now to the low vision confusion. I have been wearing my low vision badge and using my white cane. It is surprising how few people seem to recognize their significance.
Today in the dining room, I was pleased when waiter #1 realized that I didn’t need a print menu. Then waiter #2 approached to hand me the print menu. Then waiter #3, realizing I couldn’t see, possibly imagining that I couldn’t speak either, asked Lyle for my lunch order. While the waiters seemed unsure of how to approach a person with low vision, they were also working with the handicap of speaking English as a second language. It was all very confusing. However, waiter #1 wins the medal for the best attempt when he delivered my food. He identified each plate as he placed it in front me.
Back to glacial splendour. There are two pictures with this post. In the first, Lyle and I are standing on our balcony with the waters of the bay and mountains in the background. In the second, I am standing alone on the balcony with the expanse of snow and ice of Margerie’s Glacier behind me.
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| Sue and Lyle on the balcony in Glacier Bay |
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| Sue in front of Mergerie Glacier |
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