Mt. Redoubt, an active volcano that was acting up just a couple of years ago.

Here my daughter sits atop Mt. Beemer

This guy built himself a lighthouse.

Another look at Redoubt across Cook Inlet.

There were so many eagles coming up from the valley below us that it looked like departure time at PHX during rush hour. BTW, it is hard to get good pictures of these guys.

This is the entrance to the sub terrarium units at the place we are staying. 

A few lupens blooming.

We are staying in the farthest yurt.

Checking in at the office

We stopped for pizza

It came with it's own elevated serving platform

At the Pratt Museum was this cute little cabin. It was fully equipped, even came with a  loft.

Just downhill from the Privy was a self fertilizing garden. Yum, yum.

I guess this totem pole is real, just not authentic. My daughter is an authentic Alaskan Girl!

I don't know what this ground cover is, but it was all over the area that we took a walk through.

Sarah was excited to show us the artwork along the trail, but it was not updated this year due to lack of funding. She was disappointed.

This outdoor mobile was a remnant of past art. For some reason it brought to mind Susan's flying monkeys.

An old mine train engine

Sarah took it for a very short ride.

If you can squint down and read this you will find a couple interesting things about Alaska.

A very busy harbor.

Even the beavers were busy! Yes, I know it's an otter. :)

After so many rainy days it is awesome to see what lies in view when the clouds lift.

Hmmm, not sure which way they went.

Catch of the day..........seaweed

The Salty Dog is probably the most famous stop on the Homer Spit.

......and we were there

It is tradition to staple a dollar to the wall with you name and hometown......

A lot of choices for the thirsty ones.

Some who couldn't afford dollars left other things

Hard to make out what they were

Looks like Tim was short on dollars

Gilda, here is the king crab with some dollar bills around it so you can have a size reference.

The fishing charter customers would come here to have their catch weighed and filleted.

These guys were fast....even had all of their fingers....all nine of them.

Boats of all sizes and purposes

Some in for repair

some I couldn't figure out

some big ones

some little ones

a pink one !?

but mostly fishing ones. We did see the Lisa Marie which is one of the five boats used on the "Deadliest Catch" show. However I just thought it was Michael Jackson's Ex so I didn't take a picture of it.

First, let me say, this water is COLD!!!

....but these are Alaska Girls

not wimpy little California girls in their heated pools. :)

.....and they were having a right good time.

I think they liked being photographed

The one trait they share with the stateside girls. :)

of course the boy showed up to check out the girls.....

......but there was no way he was going to get wet.

Back to the Buttwhackers.......halibutt that is. 

Many signs in Homer have a play on words.

including the fish cleaners

I found the perfect gift to keep Tim on time.

Many little shops for the tourist on the Spit

Selling everything from fishing trips to candy.

More play on words for this ice cream store.

Sarah said I spoiled her as a little girl.

That wasn't so, but she is sure spoiling her father this week.

.....and even her father's friend.

This guy was kite surfing. Sometimes he would grab 20' of air and travel more than a 100' feet out of the water. More pictures ahead.

I think these relics are being used as yard art for........ 

.....this old ship that has been converted to a residence.

Nice view across the bay looking towards Seldovia

One must unwind after a hard day of Vacationing!

What better view to accomplish that goal!