We decided to explore the Kenai Peninsula today and head to Homer, Alaska.  This drive past Beluga Bay and on to the Peninsula was some of the best scenery in Alaska. On the 222 mile ride down  we saw Moose and 3 volcanoes. Mt. Illiamna was the most spectacular and the picture is here. The stratovolcano is over 3,000 feet high and sits near Cook Inlet. It is still venting.

We stopped at a small restaurant on the fringe of Homer and had halibut because Homer is the halibut capital of the world. It’s a light tasty fish that can be seasoned any way you like.

We continued down to the Homer Spit. The spit is a 4.5 mile piece of land jutting out in to the bay. There are lots of little tourist shops and restaurants here. There’s a campground or two and a few boats in the marina. It also docks cruise ships and one was in port during our visit.

We also visited the Alaskan Island and Oceans Visitor center where we walked along the salty marsh viewing birds and animals.

The ride back was good but it was a long day. We stopped at Tournagain Arm Pit BBQ in Anchorage on our way back to the hotel.