August 5
The drive from Homer to Ninilchik was short and sweet. We arrived at Alaskan Angler RV at lunchtime. It was raining off and on. After lunch we had to get out rain or shine. We walked around an old Russian Village down by the water.
August 6
The Great Fishing Adventure: Lessons Learned and Blessings Found
Have you ever had an experience that felt like a day of "hell"? Well, that was me on my first fishing trip on a boat—an unforgettable adventure, to say the least!
I imagined a bigger boat and calm waters once we reached our fishing spot. Oh boy, was I wrong! I’ve never experienced motion sickness like that before. To top it off, it was raining and cold, despite my multiple layers of clothing.
We spent about 30-40 minutes traveling to our fishing spot in Cook Inlet. It was fascinating watching how they got the boat into the water. Check out the video below for a snippet of that!
Douglas caught the first Halibut pretty quickly, and I managed to catch of the two biggest fish. There were 8 of us fishing.
There are always blessings to be found, even in challenging situations:
- Everyone caught their limit pretty quickly, with just 4 hours of fishing.
- Thanks to our motorhome, we enjoyed a hot shower as soon as we returned.
- Yogurt and apples worked wonders to settle my stomach.
- We have a washer and dryer in our motorhome, perfect for cleaning all our rain-soaked and fish-smelling clothes—even our hats and coats.
Now I know one thing for sure: fishing on a boat is not for me! 😂 But never say never, right? It is a thrill catching a fish that will nourish us. Between Douglas and I we go 21 lbs. of Halibut fillets.
I would love to hear about your fishing adventures? 🐟
August 7
Before leaving Angler RV Campground, we embarked on an adventure to find the Russian Chapel. Braving the rain once again, we explored the area, marveling at the sight of a majestic eagle and vibrant wildflowers and the charming chapel. Before we headed back to the motorhome we stopped to admire the river. We had to walk down a lot of steps and through some slippery mud. (What we do for fun!) After admiring the river from a distance, we headed back. Next stop Soldotna, AK
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