Homer…the end of the road

June 12
Todays weather was awful! Heavy rain!
We had to find a tire store today as we didn’t want to travel without a spare. The two tire shops in Seward did not have the tire we needed. So it was wheels up and to Soldotna where they had a tire for us. Needless to say, I didn’t see Seward like I would have liked to. We drove the town last evening when we came in but that was it!

Left the tire at Alyeska Tire. They wouldn’t mount it as we didn’t buy a full set. While waiting we grabbed a bite to eat, then headed to Kenai. This area is famous for its fishing!

This was what they found in the tire!

Wasn't feeling too well when I woke up this morning, so while they were working on the tire we found a medical clinic. Headed over to Walmart in Kenai City and got some meds for a bladder infection. All good!

Stopped at the famous Kenai River

Then a quick stop to see the worlds largest king salmon caught in the Kenai river at 97.4 pounds. It was caught by Les Anderson on May 17, 1985. He threw it in the back of his truck and a few hours later he decided to weigh it. There is still an on going debate to this day that it might have been 100 pounds if he was more diligent about getting it weighed right away.

Settled into the Diamond M RV Park for the night where they had a farm. I walked over to say hi to the goats.

June 13
The sun came out today, finally! Very windy too.
We stopped at the Holy Assumption of the Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Church. We were given a tour by the Priest. Him and his wife live across the street. He was born in Kitchener, Ontario, his mother moved to San Francisco when he was young. He moved to Kenai City with his wife.

The rectory, where they live.

Stopped in Kasilof for lunch. Great food.

Cruised through Ninilchick, it’s a small, quiet town of 883 residence.

Stopped at a few lookouts that boasts beautiful views of the “Ring of Fire”.

The view from Homer Hill, approaching Homer.

Homer is known as the halibut fishing capital of Alaska and has unique attraction of the 2nd longest “Spit” in the world. Homer Spit is a natural geologic phenomenon and juts 5 miles out into Kachemak Bay. We wandered the stores and watched the excitement of all the fishermen and their catch.

It is a great jumping-off place for adventures in and around the bay. Homer Port and Harbor moors vessels of all shapes, sizes.