Homer

Our Memorial Weekend was extended by a tag-a-long trip with Rob to Homer, AK.  Once again, Dad worked and we played...doesn't seem fair does it :)  Although he does get to be with his family on work trips!  It REALLY helped that the weather was SPECTACULAR! 

I have been to Homer several times and there are a couple posts, sans photos, in the archives (it was during the time I switched from iweb to Blogger and all photos were on Mobile me and didn't make the switch).   It is really a gorgeous spot, full of beach combing, fishing and strolling.  Like many locations in Alaska, they are really two fold.  Two years previously I brought my sister here and the wind was so bad I didn't take Amelia out for a day.  

This trip ... much different.

On the drive down you get gorgeous views of Mt. Redoubt (right) and Iliamna.  Redoubt caused a bit of havoc when it erupted a few years ago...I even collected some ash on a plate wrapped in plastic wrap!  

We did LOTS of rock throwing and hi-fives with Dad.

Mornings were ... yes, spectacular again.

Amelia and I cruised the Spit.  Homer is famous for the Spit of land that jets out into Kachemak Bay.  Little shops and eateries dot the way down and Amelia and I did our share of purchases (the white dress in the first pic was one of them...which she had to put on immediately of course).  My day was made when the gentleman in the second pic came over to me as he was leaving and said "I had to come over and say that I am very impressed with the way you speak and  handle your little girl and her behavior shows that you must be a great mom"... yep my day was made.  I replied "well my husband and I are trying for a rocket scientist" hahahaha. 

We stayed at Land's End Resort at the end of the Spit. Homer is known for their fishing and Halibut was on my plate one evening ... deliciousness!  Breakfast was Amelia's favorite with yummy french toast. 

We waited for Dad to go down to the Marina where the hardiest of Alaskan Fisherman call home...including the famous Deadliest Catch boat Time Bandit.  

On our way out we stopped at the Alaska Islands & Oceans Museum .  It was interesting, but for the money they must of used to build it ... I thought a bit more should be in store.  Still a must see.  A beautiful board walk for bird watching and views was in the back and my camera then decided to not work...sigh, luckily it was at the end of the trip and not the beginning.  Did lose most of the pictures of the boardwalk and of the spit from high above..but lucky it wasn't everything.

A great week to wrap up the somber Memorial Day that truly must be celebrated to thank our warriors who have sacrificed all to give us the freedom to enjoy these magnificent spots in the fashion that we do.