Kenai, June 10-12

Hi everyone,  After Anchorage, we found a wonderful campground with hook-ups.  We had lots of laundry to do so we took a day to do that, but at that campground was a beautiful lodge that we were able to use.  They had a spa, exercize room, lounge, restaurant and all the goodies.  So that was our chill day.  The next day we drove to Kenai to Russian River Campground.  It is famous for their beautiful water falls.  We took a nice long hike to get there and it was worth it!.  The camp was quiet and serene.  It is so calming to us to just listen to nature and enjoy the beautiful scenery. 
Kenai is lovely.  There is the mouth of the famous Kenai River, along with unlimited breathtaking views of Cook Inlet and the surrounding majestic mountain ranges.  To us, that is what Alaska is.  Mt. Redoubt, an active volcano, can easily be seen during salmon harvest season, along with beluga whales and bald eagles.  The rich, native culture is represented by the historic Russian Church and Shrine.  You will see the picture posted of the Church.  The highlight of the day was when we visited Cook Inlet at the mouth of the Kenai River where we saw fishermen dip netting salmon.  They were lined up in a row on the beach with five foot nets as long as 30 ft. holding them open for their catch.  When they caught one, they hit it in the head with a hammer to kill it and dropped it on the sand and went back to the water for another one.  Very interesting!  Only the Alaskans are allowed to dip net.  The weather is beautiful and sunny.  Tomorrow we are heading down to Ninilchik for Halibut fishing, and to see our friend Debbie Hess, who crews for the Yankee Freedom ferry boat, in Key West, that runs to the Dry Tortugas.  She lives in Ninilchik in the summertime .  Love you all