Anchorage to Homer
28 August 2016
Another glorious day as we depart Anchorage for Homer.
Travelling on highway 1, we followed the shoreline of Turnagain Arm.
The sceery was spectacular, especially on this gorgeous, sunny morning.
The tides here are reported to be the second largest in the world. A horrendous amount of water is pushed through this narrow inlet.
Beluga whales are frequently seen here with the incoming tide.
Snowy peaks in the distance.
We are starting to see some fog hovering just above the water. This is created when the ice cold glacial run-off meets the ocean waters.
This fog is created from the run-ff from nearby Whittier Glacier.
The fog becomes more dense as we get closer to the glacier, and source of the run-off.
The water runs along one side of the highway and the rail line follows on the other side. Much of this train traffic is ferrying cruiseline passengers from Anchoage to Whittier.
The dead trees and swampy land were created after the horrendous 1964 earthquake. The land shifted and dropped several feet, allowing the salt waters inland access and killing the trees.
The fog continues to swirl and become denser.
Crossing the bottom of Turnagain Arm, one enters the Kenai Peninsula
Our caravan took a rest break at the summit of Turnagain Pass.
The scenery continued to amaze, and clearly showed signs that fall is near.
The Kenai River is a favorite with the salmon fishermen.
One of the volcanoes from the Ring of Fire ahead in the distance.
Our lunch break stop. This carver has quite the sense of humor.
More spectacular views of the five volcanoes. Our guide told us that they are not visible most of the time and that this was a rare treat to be able to see them all so clearly.
This rest area, just north of Homer offered fantastic views of Homer down below. This is where we all unhooked our tow vehicles before arriving at the RV park.
That's the Homer Spit down in the distance.
Unhooked and heading down to Homer.
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