Homer Hostel
Travel Blogs from Homer
Last stop on highway 1
22nd May cont.
We motored on passing some more spectacular views (Alaska is full of them) a couple of moose and a glacier or two. We stopped at a 1950's diner for lunch and had an ice cream sundae for dessert, dark chocolate covered cashew nuts in chocolate ice cream and mint choc chip with nuts and choc sauce, very nice! After lunch we …
Packed to the raft-ers
We awoke in the morning to find that Seward was now bathed in sunshine (grr!) and took a mini bus, squashed into the back like sardines down to a place called Homer, a quaint fishing town with a reputation for arty types and hippies.
We arrived at the hostel there and when the proprietor turned up,instantly took a dislike to him, thanks …
End of the Road
After taking in the advice from random people ive met here in Alaska, the town of Homer seems to be the place to visit, especially if youre in search for the real 'Alaskan way of life'.
So just like that, the decision is made to head south again until i literally reach the end of the road, the southern most town on the Kenai Peninsula, the town …
Pesky Texas Chics go fishing
... as some fish. Between all four of us and Dave we caught about 120 pounds of halibut, not including the few we let live. As we continued our fishing adventure we managed to get an education as well, as we saw a group of otters together. This is called a raft. Try to get to close and the raft will sink itself. Other wild life included Bob the puffin, Bob the other puffin and Bobalena his ...
The finish line is in sight
... me” funny how this is a multi-cultural thing……..girls and shopping.
Well the Alaska time is starting to wind down and I’m MORE than ready to go. I had a very difficult time adjusting to America this time around and like I said before, I think it was my first case of home sickness and missing my wife. I finally got into the swing of things and buckled down to work but now I’m just tired. I have not had a day ...
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Best Western Bidarka Inn
575 Sterling Highway, Homer | 3 star hotelfrom $105 -
Driftwood Inn & Homer Seaside Lodges
135 West Bunnell Ave, Homer | Hotel -
Seaside Farm
40904 Seaside Farm Rd, Homer | Hotel -
Bear Creek Winery and Lodging
Bear Creek Drive, Homer | Hotel -
Heritage Hotel Lodge
147 East Pioneer Avenue, Homer | 1 star hotel -
Windjammer Suites
320 W. Pioneer Ave, Homer | Hotel -
Mermaid B&B
3487 Main St, Homer | Hotel -
Otter Cove Resort
PO Box 2543, Homer | Hotel -
Victorian Heights B&B
1585 Race Court, Homer | Hotel -
Coyote Bend Cottage
P.O. Box 442, Homer | Hotel