Thursday, April 30 (Homer)

So here I am at the Homer "Save-U-More". They have a good internet connection and don't mind my hanging around, so here I am.

Stopped off at the pawn shop and found an unplayed copy of the Strawberry Alarm Clock "Incense and Peppermints." Also got a shell holder to go on the butt of the gun. So far I haven't needed it. Hopefully that's a trend that will continue.

I'm boarding a ferry for Kodiak Island tonight at 10:30. The initial plan was to go from Homer to Kodiak, then over to Valdez. Turns out the only ferry transport to Valdez goes through Whittier, which has been effectively cut off from civilization by a rock slide on one side and ice on the other. Sooo...I'm over in Kodiak until Monday, then back here, and driving up and across the lower part of Alaska. Kodiak will mark the end point of the trip, after which I'm heading home. Albeit the long way. It's been incredible, and I'm looking forward to a few days of isolation and contemplation on Kodiak. I've found myself slowing down a lot more as I travel down the Kenai and nature becomes a more prominent player in this story. I'm looking forward to finding some scenic overlooks and setting up a chair for a while. As I get closer to the turn-around point, the reality of heading back is coming more into focus as well. The pros (Becca, parents, friends and NY in general) and the cons (looking for a job) are all coming back. Well, I can shut out the cons for a while longer and focus on the pros to provide motivation for the long drive back. And perhaps some more shenanigans will ensue while en route.

I saw some eagles on the Homer spit today, which I thought were beautiful. I'll leave you with some pics.

Eagles