The cool down is here!

I forgot to mention that on our last day in Cooper Landing we were hiking on the path down to the turquoise Kenai River and I mentioned that it was a perfect spot for moose with all the little plants growing like crazy.  No sooner had I said that and I looked out and saw two little skinny legs in the bush.  Right there was a momma moose and her little baby.  They really paid us no mind and the pups didn't see them.  I liked Cooper Landing with the Kenai Lake and Kenai River.

The weather has cooled down considerably and is very comfy with a little jacket and jeans.  The mosquito's are bad, just not as much.  The other morning Gidget growled a little as she was on her spot on the dash.  Eric looked and there was a moose right in the campground.  

Objects are closer than they appear

We have enjoyed our stay in Kasilof.  They town of Soldotna is nearby, an awesome little sandwich spot to get Philly Cheese steak (the best I have ever had!) is across the highway and a fun bakery called the Moose is Loose!

The Fritters are the best! 

We have been out on the lake in the kayak most days.  

Gidget wondering what the lilypads are

Mowgli before he dove in.  He likes birds....

Mowgli was the first to get wet.  I'm not sure what he was thinking, but off he went into the drink.  Good thing they have vests, he is not the most coordinated dog.  We cut the paddling short since it was a little chilly to be wet.  Afterwards, everyone got a bath.  

The flowers in the lake

A common Loon

Arctic Tern

Leech,  eeww

I was surprised and grossed out to find a leech on the kayak.  yuck.  There were kids playing in the water earlier.  No swimming for me!  

On Friday evening we headed to the Solstice festival in Kenai.  Not sure what we expected, but it was a very quick walk around and then out.  Three different groups handing out bibles, jam booths, renaissance costumes and rolls of linoleum for sale.  Weird combination.  A not so bad band was playing and that was drawing the crowd.  The longest day of the year in Alaska is just not the same as in the lower 48.  Sunrise is at 4:30 every day, Sunset at 11:30, but it does not get dark.  There is no supermoon here today, only sunshine!

 

We have seen baby terns, a duck family with 10 ducklings trailing behind, the loons, eagles and of course the moose.  We liked this place with all the wildlife.  Surprisingly, we have pretty much had the campground to ourselves.  We are told that everything is pretty dead until July, then its crazy.

Speaking of crazy, tomorrow we head to the Homer Spit for two weeks.  The skies are grey and it is a lazy day so far.  Made dog food, made a stew in the slow cooker and we'll venture out on the lake for one last trip around.  Then we'll get everything ready for the very short trip of 60 miles to Homer.  Life is Good!