Homer - Just like Home!

Homer and it's backdrop

The city of Homer lies at the base of a narrow spit that juts 4 miles into Kachemak Bay. Glaciers and snowcapped mountains form an incredible backdrop across the water.

The city was founded in the late 1800s as a gold-prospecting camp, it was later used as a coal-mining headquarters and chunks of coal are still very common along the beaches; they was into the bay from nearby slopes where the coal seams are exposed.  It’s an interesting community with a mix of fishermen, actors, artists, writers, and merchants- very eclectic.

A hundred mile drive from Seward brought us here to Homer, amid glorious sunshine and spectaular views. Our RV park is set right by the ocean with great access to to a 20 mile beach; it was the first thing we did when we arrived.  The dogs were in heaven! We then had a superb meal for dinner at a very small local restaurant where everything was amazingly superb, especially the oysters.

Fredric's Fish

The following day, Fredric and 5 other guys from the group went out Halibut fishing on a thirty-five foot cabin cruiser (borrowed because the captains boat was out of commission). It was, apparently very tight quarters, with 6 guys, captain, and deck hand squeezed into a 5 x 9 foot space along with a cooler.  However, everyone caught their limit in fish (two a piece), smallest was 25 pounds, biggest was 45 pounds. Unfortunately, the fish flopped wildly when they were in the boat, and the deck hand got hooked in the hand which meant they had to return to shore earlier than expected! They did, though, return triumphantly - successful hunter/gatherers.  

Otters Seen from the Fishing Trip

 Each fisherman donated a fish and in the evening, with the help of expert people in the group, we had a fish fry…. it was superb, the best Halibut we have ever had!

Picking up the fish

Yesterday, we explored the town, shopped, ate the BEST clam chowder ever, and also picked up 16 pounds of flash frozen, filleted Halibut that now sit very contently in our freezer - and- we have no room for anything else!! 

Fish in Hand

Baylee watching the eagles

Our beach walk with the dogs included viewing two bald eagles - just amazing!

What a backdrop!

Zori having fun!

Salty Dog Saloon!

Today was another day of beach walking, relaxing, wine tasting at a winery that makes all their wine from berries (too sweet for us), and having a drink in the salty dog saloon, a bar that has been around since 1957.

Elks Lodge in Homer

And, we visited the Elks lodge, had lunch and drinks.... it's the lodge with a million dollar view - over looking the beach with views of the mountain range and glaciers -nice!

We really like Homer, great place, unbelievable scenery and great people!