Destination Kodiak

Anchorage to Homer via highway ------- Homer to Kodiak via Alaska Marine Highway (ferry)

Please forgive any punctuation or run on sentences but, Andy's computer was attacked by a virus and I am having to use my iPad. I do love my iPad though but I can't upload any pictures on here either. I really don't know how those pirates get pleasure out of crashing peoples computers.

The day began with waking up at 3:15 am, packing the car and driving to Homer. We could have stayed in Homer to avoid the 4 hour drive but we had had enough of small towns for a while. Not that we weren't getting ready to move to a town where there is 1 bear for every 4 people. But, we liked the hotel in Anchorage and weren't sure what accommodations lied ahead.

The drive to Homer was very windy and curvy. There are MANY MANY MANY fishing camps along the way with very clever names, which I can't remember right now but, the local medical clinic had a big sign out front that said "fish hook removal here" The other neat thing about the drive was several little coffee and expresso shacks that seem to come out of nowhere. They look almost like an old photo mat! Oh, and then there was the female moose that was grazing on the side of the road that we got great pictures of but, well you know, maybe I can upload those at a later date.

The ferry is a 45 car ferry (sorry no picture provided) that takes approximate 10.5 hours to reach Kodiak. If you are lucky, like we were, and board towards the end of the pack, you get off first. Most of you are with the "first in, last out principle." The ferry allows pets but, they must stay in your vehicle, in the belly of the vessel. To answer everyone's question; Hogan did great thanks to his sedation medication. Brandy of course was perfect. Nancy successfully completed the trip as well, I will answer questions as to how I did it via private email or phone conversation ; ) We did see sea otters as well as whales along the journey!

When pulling in to the Port of Kodiak, the scenery was amazing. Kodiak is nicknamed "the emerald city" and we found out why. It was 10 pm and we could see the snow capped mountains and lush green hills as if it was 10am. We found our way to our temporary hotel and just couldn't get up enough energy to go find the midnight fireworks.

Happy 4th of July to everyone and especially those who past or current have protected our freedom.

We really do miss everyone more than you can imagine. Our cell phones do work so please don't hesitate to call.

By the way when a dog farts in a hotel room , it is MUCH worse than in a house, apartment or loft.