Day 15 Homer,Ak 07/25/2010

After a delicious breakfast of a bagel w/cream cheese, we set out for Homer. After turning on to the main highway we saw a moose in a field by the road. Took a picture and continued on. Another pretty drive down the peninsula. Arriving in Homer we drove out to the Homer Spit. This is the anchorage for all the fishing boats in Homer. It is also the home base

of the "Time Bandit". Known by those who watch "Deadliest Catch" on t.v. We had a lunch of halibut and scallops at a local restaurant on the spit. I asked our waitress about the "Time Bandit" She said they moor next to our restaurant, but were in the Bering Sea, fishing.

After lunch we toured Homer, stopping at the "Muldenberry Store". After buying much needed Alaskan souvenirs, we continued on to "Old Kenai"( bunch of dilapidated buildings) and then to Kenai.

The weather today has been rainy and cold. Temps range from 48 to 57 degrees. I was glad when it got warmer, so I could go back to a lighter jacket.

After we got back to Soldotna, we decided to take a scenic drive through the game sanctuary. It was described as a 20 mile scenic drive with magnificent views and great for wildlife viewing. It was a favorite of the locals. Sounded good to me. Let me tell you about this. It was 20 miles of the worst rutted dirt road I have ever seen. It was raining, it was muddy and the trees were so dense, if an animal wanted you to see it , he would have to come out of the woods and stand in front of you. We did not see the first animal
I told Linda, I felt like the auto repair shops pushed this particular "scenic" ride. My car has never been so muddy. It looks like it has been in a mud buggy contest and won. I bought 2 more gallons of windshield washing fluid. I just hope it gets me home.

Well, after leaving the sanctuary, we headed for our cabin. Arriving on the outskirts of Soldotna, a moose was grazing next to the road. No picture this time. We got within 1/2 mile of our cabin and there was the biggest moose I have seen. Picture posted.

Another interesting day. Tomorrow, off to Seward. We'll walk on a glacier.

Jerry