Here are a few pictures of our new location for your viewing enjoyment.
This picture is taken from the beach. That is Homer right there and it continues up that hill.
You can sort of see the mountains behind us. On the right of Kennan's head is the Homer Spit, a jut of land that extends out into Kachemak Bay. Can you tell we like the beach but that the wind was cold?
This is Mt. Augustine. If you squint your eyes you can see it. This volcano appeared not too many years ago above the surface of the ocean. There are 5 active volcanoes in a row across the Cook Inlet on the drive from Homer to the Soldotna/Kenai area where we live that you can see.
The mountains across the bay.
Me, in my super puffy Alaska winter coat that needs to be washed, with the mountains across the bay in the background. This is clearly low tide. We will be in walking distance of this beach so we're pretty excited.
And this picture, taken in February as a joke to show our parents somehow isn't funny anymore.
Homer actually is a tsunami prepared community. There is an evacuation route, etc. In Seward, Alaska, which is across the peninsula, there was a devastating earthquake followed by tsunami about 50 years ago that killed quite a few people and literally ruined the town. They have rebuilt, but that is why Anchorage is the major center of Alaska. Seward was the place before this. With active volcanoes and earthquakes being somewhat normal fare to life, this is really an issue. But don't worry everyone, we'll be okay. If something happens, there isn't that many people to drive away so I doubt there would be a traffic jam. There were some small waves here last week, but nothing major. Mostly, we were all sleeping. After looking at several maps this week, it was interesting to me to note how close we really are to Japan. Since maps usually start in the Pacific Ocean just west of Alaska/Hawaii and then head east to Asia, you usually don't get that image of the entire Pacific. I re-realized just how close we are.
What is happening in Japan breaks my heart. My friends are all safe in body, but concerned in their spirits for the nuclear issues in Japan, the devastation, and just the fear. This whole thing makes me even more not a fan of nuclear power.
Lord, have mercy on us for creating things that we can't control.
3 comments:
I so love Homer! It was my favorite place on the mission trip. The Homer Spit especially!
It looks pretty! I'm excited to come see you...someday.
I concur about the terrible happenings in Japan- it's an issue that's really close to my heart since I lived there for a few months.
On a lighter note- Homer looks very picturesque! In a couple years, the boy and I may actually be able to come visit since I will have paid vacation days for the first time in my life! (or so it seems ;))
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