Homer, AK - June 27, 2014

We are still in the campground on the Homer Spit where we have a fantastic view of the Kachemak Bay.  Kachemak is a Russian name meaning "high cliffs on the water".  Another interpretation of the name suggests it means "smokey bay"  from the smoke which once rose from the smoldering coal seams on the bluffs.  Today the erosion of these bluffs drops huge fragments of coal creating a plentiful supply of winter fuel for the residents.

The Homer Spit is a ong narrow bar of gravel past the main town of Homer.  The Spit has quite a history of fishing industry and boat activity.  Today it is the site of a major dock facility for boat loading, unloading, servicing, and refrigerating.  In 1964, after the earthquake, the Spit sank 4 to 6 feet, requiring several buildings to be moved to higher ground.

This morning, we went into town and ate at a notorious bakery, Two Sisters.  It was nice enough to eat out on the porch.  Then I did some shopping in the unique shops on the Spit.  This afternoon, Jeff, Marcella, Gary, and I found another drive high above the bay and Spit to enjoy the beautiful scenery again.

Gary cooked steaks for all of us this evening.  We enjoyed the meal very much.

 Breakfast on the porch at Two Sister's bakery

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 One of the interesting dwelling/RVs - don't think this one goes on the road

 Homer Spit high above the bay

 Don't know the name for these but they look like cotton balls

  Lupines blooming everywhere - so pretty