On the Seward Highway, between Anchorage and Kenai, Alaska, we took the side trip to the small town of Hope. Hope originated as a gold mining camp, Hope City, during the gold rush. It is now a cluster of small businesses and homes, mostly quite old construction, with a lot of historic charm. The population is about 200. The road up to Hope was a beautiful drive through the forest. I figure it's always good to know just how far you have to go for some hope! ;-) 8/13/20 My website: www.sparhawkphotography.com
At the Homer view lookout area posted yesterday, there were very pretty flowers planted. The type that I like best were these blue poppies. I had never seen anything like them, and couldn't resist taking some photos. I saw them in a couple of other gardens in the Homer area while I was there. I just looked them up, and apparently they are Himalayan Blue Poppies, and aren't a true poppy, although they sure look like one! 8/12/20 My website: www.sparhawkphotography.com
Along the Sterling Highway between Kenai and Homer, Alaska, this viewpoint gives a view of Kachemack Bay, approaching the town of Homer. The famous Homer Spit can be seen as it heads almost 5 miles out into the bay. The snow-capped mountains surround the bay. What an introduction to the Homer area! 8/11/20 My website: www.sparhawkphotography.com
