Boondock–
Our boondock site was quiet last night and we were undisturbed so we will try to use the same site for the couple of more days we will be here. There are “no camping” and “no overnight” signs all around Homer so we’re hoping we are enough out of the way that we won’t be noticed. We don’t get there until about mid-night and leave the boondock spot usually by 7:00 am. The moon last night was so intriguing we took a few snaps. Also, found that we can get PBS on our TV with the aerial from most places in Homer so we watched Nova last night.
Kachemak Bay–
This morning, woke to a gray day with the sun trying to break through and a temp. of 51 degrees F. Today was the day the weatherman said would be sunny and warm. Not so much with the sunny and warm part. We like being parked down by the Bay at the end of Homer Spit and find we can walk around the area and explore using this spot as our base. There were no fishermen lining the shore when we arrived but as the morning progressed the fishing groups arrived. I think the fishermen wait until the fishing boats leave the harbor. Then the waters will be undisturbed.
Gull Island–
Today we took a cruise to Gull Island. It’s a small rocky outcropping across the Kachemak Bay and can actually be seen from the Homer, Alaska Spit and it’s considered one of the near islands of the 1200 mile long Aleutian Island chain. The birds congregate in colonies or “bird cities” all along its coast so almost the whole thing is a rookery and is especially interesting for birders. Unfortunately, the seas had swells and was choppy so it was harder for the boat captain to “park” the boat in the water off shore and hold the position while we took pictures but he tried. When we arrived the birds were flying fast in every direction and complaining loudly about four or five eagles that were harassing them. Though it was cold, windy and overcast it was still interesting. Along the way to and from the island we saw numerous coastal seals and sea otters. The sea otters put on quite a show for us and a few had babies riding on top of their bellies. I must say, they really are very cute.
Friends–
Met up with some nice folks from Ohio that we met at our boondock site on the Resurrection River in Seward, Alaska. They joined us this morning in our “observation” spot at the tip of the Homer Spit. Now we are both backed up to the water and we’re watching all that is happening along the beach here. Tonight we’ll share a salad together and talk about travel. Tomorrow we’re going sightseeing together.
Terrific shots! The baby otters are too cute!
Thanks Barbara and Jack we just think the baby sea otter are wonderful!
I’m really enjoying the tour of Alaska via your blog. Thanks for posting all the great pictures.
Hello Nancy, Nice to hear from you! Glad you are enjoying the blog. Be well and safe travels.
Can you tell or email me the boondock location or hint near Homer? thank you in advance.
Yes Dan, we stayed overnight at the closest “View Site” to the Homer spit. It is large and the traffic died down later in the evening. At the time we were there, it was pretty much daylight all the time so we enjoyed the view most of the time we were there. Be well and safe travels, Ann and Jerry
Thank you. I stumbled on your blogpost when I googled boondock AK, and what a beautiful blog you have. You really make me want to fulltime RVing when I retire, which won’t be for another few decades … hahaha, but I honestly really enjoy reading your blog. Not only you have a nice writing style, you also took wonderful pictures. Please never stop blogging. Have a nice day.
Thanks Dan. Be well and safe travels, Ann and Jerry
After a bit of researching and examining the map of Homer in details and even re-reading your blog, I still don’t know where this “View Site” is … can you please elaborate som more (GPS coordinates or sight/name of street nearby). If you don’t want to, you can email me dtc378 @ yahoo dot com (no space). Thank you. Dan.
Hi Dan, The site we stayed overnight is a “view” turnoff that you would see driving on most roads. It’s just the one we stayed in was large and had beautiful views. There are many rest areas on the road to Homer. You likely can overnight at any one. We would not hesitate. Do you have a map that shows every view or rest area turn off? I have never seen a map that has all that information. You should have no trouble finding a place along the road to Homer. As for where we spent our days…we drove to the end of the spit, on the left at the end of the spit is a chain link fence that cordons off the Alaska Ferry Dock and on the right is a motel/restaurant. In between is a gravel parking lot right at the water and you can watch fishing, seals/sea lions, and eagles there. We frequently stayed there until 11 or 12 at night. Best of luck to you. Be well and safe travels, Ann and Jerry