Sunday, July 26, 2009

July 25th - 26th

Nothing too exciting happening here in Homer but we are enjoying the "rest time"… not driving for a few days. We had a great salmon dinner at Captain Pattie's along with their clam-chowder soup… delicious!

We have also been walking around watching the fishing boats come in with their catch. We have not seen any without fish (halibut) so I can't wait until tomorrow to get on the water.  Fishing 
It is also fascinating to watch the tide come in and go out. There is about a 20' difference between high and low tide so the difference is very dramatic.

We went to St John the Baptist Catholic Church last night and they have one of the most beautiful altars I have ever seen. It is very simple but has to large windows that look out onto the ocean and mountains.

Did you know? If you split Alaska in half, Texas would be still only be the thrid largest state.

Pictures can be found at Homer 2009
  
The list of animals continues to grow...
  1. Muskrat
  2. Shrew
  3. Ground Squirrels
  4. Red Squirrels
  5. Moose – young bull still with velvet on his antlers at Don & Gale’s in Schroeder MN. Calf     on the side of the road plus numerous others.
  6. Cows
  7. Dogs
  8. Horses
  9. Cats
  10. Antelope – North of Sheridan and all the way to Shelby
  11. Sand-hill Cranes – in Belfry MT
  12. Pheasants – in Belfry MT
  13. Bison – Plains & Wood
  14. Stone Sheep
  15. Bears – Sow w/2 cubs and another Black Bear & Grizzlies
  16. Magpies
  17. Caribou
  18. Elk
  19. Sea Otter
  20. Musk Oxen
  21. Halibut
  22. Salmon
  23. Lynx
  24. Bald Eagles
  25. Golden Eagles
  26. Dall Sheep
  27. Wolves
Take care and keep the loops open.

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