July 4th, 2006
Homer, AK
Today is independance day. Whiippeee!
Even though the sky cleared up last night, offering high hopes for this morning, it was foggy again when we woke up. We continued heading south, heading for Homer. Today was mainly a driving day - though it also marked our first day with at least partially clear skies!!
I had forgotten both how beautiful, and how very long the road to Homer was. The overlook as you approach Homer was astonishing - reminding me again why this is one of my favorite corners of the earth.
Lupine and Cow Parsnip (flowers) framed the mountains - with quaint little cabins in the distance.
When I had been in Homer three years earlier, I had stayed with my friend from high school, Wes Phelps. This time around, Matt, Wes' little brother also lived out here. Gregg and I met up with them, and Matt's girlfriend on the spit (a thin strip of land caused by opposing currents in the water)...And had delicious pizza along the Kachemak bay - very much enjoying simple conversation with old friends.
We camped for free on the Bay - blissfully until some locals blasted fireworks, getting but a handslap from the po-lice. Luckily the police were kind enough to leave us alone in the process, alone in the no camping area that is. wink wink.
I am truly excited to be back in Homer, it feels every bit as good as I thought it would.
Homer, AK
Today is independance day. Whiippeee!
Even though the sky cleared up last night, offering high hopes for this morning, it was foggy again when we woke up. We continued heading south, heading for Homer. Today was mainly a driving day - though it also marked our first day with at least partially clear skies!!
I had forgotten both how beautiful, and how very long the road to Homer was. The overlook as you approach Homer was astonishing - reminding me again why this is one of my favorite corners of the earth.
Lupine and Cow Parsnip (flowers) framed the mountains - with quaint little cabins in the distance.
When I had been in Homer three years earlier, I had stayed with my friend from high school, Wes Phelps. This time around, Matt, Wes' little brother also lived out here. Gregg and I met up with them, and Matt's girlfriend on the spit (a thin strip of land caused by opposing currents in the water)...And had delicious pizza along the Kachemak bay - very much enjoying simple conversation with old friends.
We camped for free on the Bay - blissfully until some locals blasted fireworks, getting but a handslap from the po-lice. Luckily the police were kind enough to leave us alone in the process, alone in the no camping area that is. wink wink.
I am truly excited to be back in Homer, it feels every bit as good as I thought it would.
Ahh, Homer!
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