Trip to Homer and Seldovia - Day 1 and 2

There were a lot of pictures I wanted to use in this posting but my computer died and I had downloaded them from the camera to the computer to save room on the camera.  Fortunately, I had transferred some of the pictures to my phone so I could easily post them on Facebook.

It was a rainy day when we head to Homer.  Originally it looked like we might get a couple of good days but now the forecast is down to one good day.

We are driving down the Sterling Highway just past Cooper's Landing when we spot a bear across the River.  We were able to pull over in the next pull out on that side and walk down to the river bank to get a good look

We arrive in Homer to some pretty good fog. 

We camp at one of the Municipal Campgrounds right on the water.  No hookups but only $20 a night as opposed to closer to $70 for FHU site up the road. 

 The view is a bit soggy

 The next morning when the rain stops I take a walk on the beach with Tucson

I notice a strange shape in the distance on one of the old Pier Pilings.

It turns out to be an Eagle

 He let me get pretty close

OK, so I used the zoom lens

Eventually, he took off

 

While walking back on the beach, I came across these painted stones.

What a great idea

Couldn't resist taking this picture

Today we drive to Wynn Nature Center to check it out.  It's a long and winding road that offers spectacular views of Katchamak Bay and the Spit

 We arrive

 There's a nice little nature center

 and a few miles of trails to explore, 

 Which way do we go?

 We start with the Bog because a Moose and her baby has been spotted here recently - but no luck

 If it's not a boardwalk it's a trail through rainforest

 I love that two trees are growing on top of this moss covered stump

 We reach the E. Fischer Memorial

 and are treated to fireweed and a view of the Bay

 and birds having lunch

 I finally spot a Moose!

We get home and start a campfire while the weather is good - it lasted about 45 minutes before the rain came back. 

Another great day in Alaska.  Tomorrow we cruise to Seldovia.