8/1/13: Back to Soldotna today..

Well, as mentioned in my last post --- EARLY morning for those of us that stayed up way to long after bed time --- writer of this blog included!!  Ouch!  We got through it and got camp packed up and then the kids decided that they were going to teach Bo to "Mush" -- ha,ha!  They decided that they wanted to use this short leash that we still had in the camper from who knows when, rather then his normal long leather one...  No one got hurt, but man did all three of them get tired!  I guess, what more could you ask for on a travel day?

It is a short drive back up to Soldotna, only about 70 miles. We sadly left Homer behind and headed back up the highway.  We were there in no time and decided to checkout the same camp ground that we had been at before.  What a difference a week makes -- the place was deserted!!  I mean empty.  We had our pick of the camp ground this time and quickly found a dandy of a spot and got all set up.  The sun decided to grace us with is presence again today and that is always a warm welcome when camping.  After camp was set up, Rick & Brady were off to fish and Kailey and I decided to stay at camp and read our books by the campfire -- pretty relaxing for sure!  Rick texted to let me know that Brady hooked into one right away and yes, they had a fish on the stringer already!!  Awesome!  They fished for awhile longer and came home with just one or two more.  The run has slowed down in the river due to the commercial boats that are netting right at the mouth.. bummer!

We just enjoyed another nice, relaxing night at camp and then it was off to bed.

Mushing in Homer:

Goodbye for now Homer:

Hello Soldotna:

If you ever wondered how dirty a truck and trailer get when traveling the AK Hwy during construction season, this will give you an idea:

Check out that Sockeye!

Off to clean up the fish:

Bo, safe from the mosquitos under the awning tent over the table:

Fireweed in camp: