Tok to Homer AK

Sat, July 17,2010

Hi, I finally have wireless, experiences as a tourist and things to tell you.
We left Whitehorse about 3 PM and Al wanted to get to Alaska so he pushed it. The road was very rough and we couldn't travel very fast, but you know a determined man, when he has a goal, he will do it. We arrived in Tok AK at 11:30, but we lost and hour so in Tok it was 10:30.

We called his nephew, Don, and wouldn't you know he was parked in the row in front of us. Sunday, it rained so, we decided to stay right there. We went out for a late lunch, the visitor center and entertainment at the campground.

The man,entertainment,sang and told stories about the area.

Monday Tok to Anchorage. We made plans to have maintenance on vehicles.

Tuesday, Rain so, great day to get the work done on vehicles, window chip on van and Coach. New back passenger's window installed. Moved Coach to NE Cummings for maintenance on the Coach generator and Coach oil and filters, 10,000 mile .We Went to Walmart for groceries. A full day.

Wednesday, Anchorage to Cooper landing. We saw beautiful Ice Glacier along the way and the scenery was breathtaking. We parked at Princess Lodge & RV Park. Beautiful green river and more mountains. We drove to Seward, visited my niece and made plans for a boat tour.

Thursday, We went back to Seward for the tour and Lunch, all you can eat Salmon, Prime rib and deserts. We saw eagles, Puffin, Mountain goats, sea loins, Ocra whales and a humpback whale. Another great day.

Friday, Coopers Landing to Soldotna. We stopped along the way to a chain saw carving competition. We spent a couple of hours looking around, it was like a small fair, with concessions. We are parked at a Best western RV park. We wanted to stay here and take the truck or van to run around and see things.

WE got settled then drove around. The fishing was wild. Only The Alaskans can net the salmon. They were standing on the river banks and netting them, about 5ft diameter. It was interesting to see the families and talk with them. They are getting their winter supply of fish. In the park they leave early and come back late almost 12 hours. They have freezers buy their trailers for the catch.
Al got his fishing licence so he's ready to go.

Saturday, To Homer and sightseeing along the way. The view to the Spit is so beautiful. Many little speciality shops, all sizes and colors were very interesting.
We had lunch at the "Today's Catch" and followed it with a waffle ice cream cone.

Tiring from all the shopping, we went to the wine tasting, tried some different fruit wines , bought a couple and headed home.

The boys finally made fishing guide contact and made plans for next week.

Another great week . How blessed we are to be able to do this.

SORRY, I noticed the underline words, Becky is trying to find out what this is and why it's happening. Always another challenge LOL.

I hope you are traveling with me and enjoy it a little.
Love & Hugs R