ACROSS KATCHEMAK BAY TO SELDOVIA

 
During our time here at the end of the road, one of the things on the checklist, was a trip across the Bay to Seldovia.  We chose the Rainbow Connection, one of several tour boats that makes the 1hour + trip to this small community across from Homer.  Actually, the trip to Seldovia, took more like 2 1/2 hours, as the boat first took us to Gull Island, a small rock across from the Spit, that is currently occupied by thousands of nesting seabirds.  The route from there took us around some small islands, past many beachfront homes/cabins, and on to the harbor at Seldovia.  We had 3 hours for lunch, and sightseeing, before returning to the boat, and the return trip to Homer.  Lots of pictures................

 The "Coasties" have a presence in Homer, and many other Alaskan seaside communities.

 Looking back at "lands end", the tip of the "Spit".

 Real Estate on Gull Island is at a premium.

 This home on Yukon Island is owned by the original homesteaders, who are the private landowners of the entire island.

 Sea Otters were everywhere along our route, and many had small pups.  The telephoto setting on my camera doesn't work all that well, but I'm betting that Nancy got some good shots.

 Pulling into the harbor at Seldovia.

We checked out the small museum/visitor's center near the harbor.

 Lots of quirky signs in Seldovia, and all over Alaska.

After lunch, we walked over to the historic boardwalk area, part of what was a much larger boardwalk before the big earthquake of 1964.  The town of Seldovia sunk approx. 4 feet during that quake, causing most boardwalk buildings to be flooded during high tides.  As a result, much of the town had to be rebuilt on higher ground.

 This single Sea Otter was floating in the small bay near the boardwalk.

Returning to the Homer Spit, we had a great day checking out Sea Birds, Sea Otters, and Bald Eagles.  On our last visit to Homer, we didn't make the trip over to Seldovia, but I'm glad we did this time.  Like many seaside towns in Alaska, Seldovia is isolated from the main road system, and the only way to get there is by plane or by boat.  It has gone through many boom & bust periods, and today, it's a small, quiet fishing village, catering to tourists, sport fisherman, and a few hardy souls who prefer life in the slow lane.  The rain has returned this morning, so not much on today's agenda, except some motorsports action on the tube.

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