Alaska–Homer 7/8/18

Arrived at Homer 8-ish.  Homer enjoys a well-moderated Maritime Climate, with average summer highs in the upper 50s and average winter highs in the lower 30s. The harbour is on a spit of land which is the remains of a Glacial Moraine, and only a short distance from the small town of 3,000.  We opted for the Homer Town and Country Tour, boarded a school bus in bright, sunny weather on the spit and were whisked off to our first stop; the Pratt Museum.

Bald Eagle, Homer Harbour

Near Homer

Houses on the Spit

Homer harbour

The Pratt (celebrating its 50^th anniversary) portrays the history of the region, from early settlements, through the Aleutian participation in WWII, the 1964 earthquake to modern times.   Particular emphasis is placed on the fishery.

Then off to the Norman Lowell Gallery outside of town to view the works of more famous local artists.  Lowell himself is in his 90s, so cynics advised buying something as an investment.  We passed.  His oils seemed to run about $1,000/square foot.

Back to town for an interesting visit to the Islands and Oceans Visitor’s Center to learn about Marine conservation efforts in the region, before returning to the ship.