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Sunday, July 7, 2019

2019 Alaska Vacation Journal (57)

07/07/2019 No Travel Day - Walmart & Fred Meyer

Start Location:

Volcano View RV Resort
16867 Sterling Hwy, Ninilchik, Alaska 99639
907.567-3220

Start Time: N/A

Mileage: 54,324

Cost Per Night: $37.50 USD
Weather: 56 - 74 F Sunny

Beautify Alaska

After hitting the road before 4:30 a.m. two mornings in a row; Paul decide we needed a day of sleeping in. After a late breakfast, we drove back down to Soldotna to shop the Fred Meyer. We found all the groceries we needed, but they were out of Blue Ray Players.

So off we went to WalMart. We were tired of the skipping our old system produced and hope to fix the issue with a purchase of their ‘Top of the Line’ LG.

Unfortunately, it did not do the trick. After, a process of elimination, Paul discovered our ROKU Speakers were the culprit. We will have to bring our recent purchase back for a refund.

As we were watching our now well-functioning television; Paul jumped up quickly. His eagle eyes spotted out new neighbor (a family in a rented RV) about to unplug our hook-ups! He was of the belief that our utility pole belonged to his site.

I will never understand it – why not knock on our door before unplugging us? After a brief argument, Paul prevailed. Sadly, the neighbor did not have a long enough hose to hook up his water. They left in the morning.

Tip: If you are going to rent a Recreational Vehicle, please learn camping etiquette. (Several fellow campers have ignored out boundaries by walking through and/or using our space. Even had a child who would stand right by our steps to look inside our RV – parents of course said nothing.)

Wildlife Spotted: Eagles and other birds only

Landscape off the 1 between Ninilchik and Soldotna, Alaska

2019 Alaska Vacation Journal

Saturday, July 6, 2019

2019 Alaska Vacation Journal (56)

07/06/2019 No Travel Day - King Salmon Fishing, Soldotna

Start Location:

Volcano View RV Resort
16867 Sterling Hwy, Ninilchik, Alaska 99639
907.567-3220

Start Time: N/A

Mileage: 54,324

Cost Per Night: $37.50 USD
Weather: 56 - 74 F Sunny

Paul left early (before 4:00 a.m.) for day two of his King Salmon adventure with Captain Mike Hopley. Almost immediately, I regretted staying back to get the chores done. Yet, we have been on the road for almost two months and the ‘Beast’ had not been given a thorough cleaning that entire time. Further, we have not had a moment apart, so it was probably a good idea to let Paul have his own escapade. (Update – the entire boat got skunked – no fish)

It only took about four hours to deep clean the inside of the RV. I started at 6:30 a.m. then realized to be quiet as others might still be sleeping. Two loads of laundry were also done.

It was another beautiful day on the Bluff. The weather here has been perfect, and we have not had to break out our heavy jackets. In fact, Alaska hit record-breaking temperatures on Independence Day, shattering the previous heat record by five degrees. Three other Alaska locations, Kenai, Palmer and King Salmon, set or tied all-time high temperature records on Thursday.

The Swan Lake Fire, which was started by lightning on June 5th, 2019 in the USFW Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, is still burning making for some spectacular dawns. Currently, 92,657 Acres have burned and the Percent of Perimeter Contained is a mere 14%. Officials stated they are going to let the fire take its natural course but will work to save structures.

Paul came home happy but salmon-less. This time no one on the boat succeeded. Paul stated that they only witnessed one fish being reeled in! However, Paul did see four Moose; one with a calf on his morning drive!

Wildlife Spotted: Bald Eagles; Magpies; Seagulls. Paul saw four moose and a calf.

This Red Sun Greeted Me as I started Chores at 6:30 a.m.

Never Tire of these Beautiful Birds - Bald Eagle