Spent the better part of Saturday in Homer, first at the overlook at the edge of town. Loved the glaciers seen from here and spent much of the day enjoying them from different vantage points. Took an obligatory spin along the Homer Spit, sat for a while at the end of it watching the boats go in and out of the channel. Didn't care to visit the souvenier shops, but later Brian and Gail had a chance to peruse a couple of art galleries. Later we had pizza from Fat Olive's, and observed a sun shower complete with rainbow just before sunset at 11:30.Sunday we packed and after a final drive up Skyline and East End roads over Homer (with plenty of photo ops,) moved from the log cabin to the mountain home on Bean Creek in Cooper's Landing. Wow! Tall windows, great mountain views, and lots of space. We took an evening float trip, and despite some sprinkles and cool weather, counted 61 eagles, many juveniles. Fran, our wonderful float guide, kept us occupied and entertained despite there being no wildlife other than eagles, and it was beautiful and peaceful on the blue water.
Monday was cool and cloudy too, with mist on the mountains and a few sprinkles. We visited the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, where we saw moose, baby moose, elk, caribou, bear, buffalo and muskox, plus a herd of Wood Bison. This is where animals are taken in when injured or orphaned, and they are close and easy to see.Later we visited Portage Glacier and walked a mile up a trail to see Byron Glacier. We were so proud that Byron could make it all the way; seems his daily walking routine has paid off!
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