A lesson in Homer culture and history.

Today we headed out for breakfast at the Two Sisters' Bakery. We were both very bad and each got two pastries. A chocolate croissant for each of us, I had a whole grain pear muffin and Bob a raspberry/cheese danish. There were outstanding. We were "stuffed" when we left.

Our next stop was the Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor's Center. It is run by federal and state grants. (It had national parks stamps!) They do lots of estuary and island research. Lots of information/exhibits here which filled our interests. One of our activities was a guided one hour walk through the nearby Beluga Slough Estuary. Our guide was a wealth of information. I learned lots about the plants. We ended up spending 3 hours at this interactive museum. It outlined 100 years of federal action to save endangered species and expand protected wildlife areas. There was another speaker with videos of Lake Clark National Park and Preserve giving tours of bear encounters and watching them fish for salmon. She mentioned checking out the live feed camera at Katmai National Park and Preserve, we all can "google" it. Then we can all watch the bears fishing. Otherwise it would require being flown in to see them in person.

We had a healthy veggie salad for lunch and proceeded to the Pratt Museum. This museum highlighted the traditions and lifestyles of the various native cultures. Also the hardships and lifestyles of several early homesteaders. Some of the settlers voice recordings told their stories, or their children did.

This is Rhubarb planted in the homestead garden. It's bigger than I am!