Glennallen, AK

What a beautiful drive here today through the mountains from Portage to Glennallen. Stopped for groceries and gas in Palmer at Fred Meyer's. Gas was $2.61/gallon. The price is coming down. Along the way there was a two day "Fireweed" 400 round-trip bike race to Valdez, which begins and ends at Sheep Mountain Lodge.  It can be 50, 100, 200 or 300 miles. We saw at least 30 cyclists. Arrived at the Tolsona Wilderness Campground at 1:00pm. It's a Good Sam's Park so we get a $5.00 discount. Mosquitoes are free. Wi-fi available near the restrooms, not at our campsite.

Portage, Ak

Left at 7:00 am, said goodbye to the Pellegroms and headed south. It turned out to be a beautiful sunny day. Took a road trip to Hope, AK. It was an old gold mining town about 17 miles off the Sterling Highway. Beautiful view across the Turnagain/Cook Inlet.

Arrived at Williwaw Campground at 11:00 am. Went back to the same state park where we were on
6-27 with the Pellegroms. Very nice sunny day so we decided to go on a glacier boat ride on Portage Lake, which lasted one hour. After that we went for an hour hike. Thank goodness we didn't see any bears! They have been spotted in the area. In fact, our neighbor told us that there was one at the park entrance that night.

Kenai, AK

Goodbye Homer. Thanks Carole & Dick for a wonderful time.

Happy 4th of July, Homer, AK

Planning to go to the American Legion for a burger & beer. Parade at 6pm.

Homer, AK

Went exploring in Homer today. Finally the rain stopped & the sun came out, but still chilly 60's. Checked out a few breweries along the way.

Homer, AK

We caught the big one!

Shopping with Carole, my college roommate

The marina

Homer, AK

Went to the Homer's farmers market today which had fresh vegetables, food vendors, and artist tents. Some Russian ladies were selling their homemade baked goodies, hats and jewelry, etc.

Here's a photo of an eagle perched on top of Moose Manor: