Homer

 We made it to Homer after a long travel day.  However the views kept us entertained.  We began trip under light rain and angry looking skies



However, by the time we drove through Anchorage, it turned into a beautiful day


Above is beginning of the Kenai Peninsula highway and Cook Inlet on our right.


                Another view with the highway seen on the left just over the water


                Low tide - notice how far back water recedes…


                  Couple of glaciers seen above



Another reason we pushed beyond our self imposed travel times/distance was the fact I had reserved a seat on a Halibut fishing charter the next day.  Having to awaken at 5am after a long driving day I knew I was going to pay the price.

Well, at the end of the day it had paid off.  I was lucky enough to get 2 Halibuts.  Pictured here is the smaller of the two.  I had to rush to take picture since boat staff began to fillet them while returning to port.




Homer Spit; a sandbar extending into the ocean.  Fishing vessels leave from here for fishing and wildlife viewing.  A beautiful place with mountains in the background with several glaciers



            Homer Spit in the Kachemak Bay an arm of the Cook Inlet


                    Road into the Homer Spit

                    Low Tide again today during bicycle ride into the Spit

                        Bike Path

                            Marina


                            Return trip to town.  Mountains in background

        Until next time…


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  1. SidJuly 13, 2023 at 2:16 PM

    Looks as though you are having gorgeous weather

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  2. AnonymousJuly 13, 2023 at 2:44 PM

    That may be the biggest smile I’ve ever seen on Robert holding that fish! you obviously had an amazing time that day! The scenic photos are awesome- and yet i’m sure it’s all even more beautiful in person. Thanks for sharing these.
    love you,
    hal
    PS I’ll be in touch as to the amount of ransom required for release of your frozen halibut in our deep freezer.

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  3. AnonymousJuly 15, 2023 at 9:29 AM

    Wow, amazing photos! - mal

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  4. AnonymousJuly 15, 2023 at 5:49 PM

    The photos are unreal. The lake with the mountains together wow! Gorgeous! Dad has never been so excited about fish. 🤣🤣🤣🤣❤️
    Jamie

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