We loaded the Kayaks and drove to Homer for five days Kayak camping at Kachemak Bay State Park see
here
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I'll post more snaps tomorrow
Crossing the bay by Water Taxi Homer Ocean Charters did a really Great Job
First night was at Right Beach the next two at Humpy Creek which was a bit interesting to land Kayaks on and rather buggy but beautiful! Both bridges were down on the creek so we had to wade and the water was rather cold!
We walked the trail as far as the tram across the River then tested it... not really a me thing I confess
After walking the trails we moved camp and kayaked with the tide to the trail head at Glacier Spit and camped 1/2 way between the trail head and Rusty's lagoon.
This gave us access to The Grewingk Glacier lake trail and it was a beauty..lovely flowers a decent walk and a beautiful lake with icebergs at the end!
The ice was beautiful blues and tasted lovely we filled our water bottles and sucked on pieces on the walk back to camp.
If I was a better photographer I could post a snap of the sea otters playing...we saw them but my photos didn't catch them ! I should've snapped the mozzies it would've been easier.
Then on the last day we returned to Right beach to explore the cliffs and tide pools and went for a last Kayak into the start of Halibut cove where we saw hanging star fish , harbour seals inspected us and Otters played in the sea around us excellent and the sun was out! An Eagle also amazed us by diving into the sea catching a large fish and swimming with it to a rock scrambling out and eating his breakfast...now that was something we'd never seen before... very special
Wow, and adventure holiday! Looks wonderful - although I did spot the being-wrapped-up-warm look!
ReplyDeleteOh wow this must have been awesome!
ReplyDeleteWe're trying to work out how we can take the whole family kayaking this year. What a great way to see wildlife. Even if you do have to wage war with the mozzies.
ReplyDeleteIt was a bit overcast and wet for the first two days Rachel..you could tell couldn't you!
ReplyDeleteLinda it was brilliant!
Cheryl it was well worth it we had a brilliant time ..we just went on the water early in the mornings when it was flat calm and you could see into the sea ...we were well spoilt.
What a fabulous place and such a great experience for you all. Spot any bears in the woods?
ReplyDeleteWe Jangled our bear bells as we walked, had loud conversations and took our food in Bear barrels stored away from the tent...I have never seen so much bear poop in my life but fortunately no bears sofar :0)
ReplyDeleteWhat adventurers you are! I've heard about those mosquitoes, and I think they alone would stop me. :<) What wonderful memories the girls will have!
ReplyDeleteMy Sis feels the same way as you about the mozzies Nan and will only visit in Winter :0)
ReplyDeleteSuch wild untouched beauty! Great pics and I hope to see more. Thanks, Val.
ReplyDeleteI'm quite glad you didn't see any bears. Gorgeous pictures, and it's great to see where you live (thereabouts!)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous adventure and I love that you sucked on glacial ice.
ReplyDeleteMAkes the Regent's CAnal look a bit feeble!
Immensely beautiful, landscape and children, both!
ReplyDeleteI hope you are enjoying summer to the fullest still!
:0) Jodi
ReplyDeleteMe too Jane..Homer is about 200 miles South of here ..so a bit of a drive. But well worth it!
Colleen ..Alaska has Grand beauty and elbow room and Geologic history (so to speak) but London is both fascinating and unique (Just a bit far for a day trip ..lol)having been born near the Shropshire Union Canal (the milk from my Gramps cows went to Cadbury's by it) I have a fondness for canals ...
Thanks Merisi it was a truly Great Summer!but they are never long enough and the children are Back to school today!
Love the updated photos. What a wonderful trip. Beautiful smiles from your girls. This is the stuff of childhood memories.
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