DO NOT BOOK/FLY WITH DELTA AIRLINES

A follow up to my previous post, I received an e-mail today stating that they have rebooked my friend's flight and they have again switched the state that he is traveling to. Called to get it changed, no option to have them call back and told it will be a six+ hour wait on the phone. Hung up. @Delta #Delta #DoNotFlyDelta

Flower Moon

I had been scouting out places to shoot the rising Flower Moon. I decided to go back to the Eveline State Recreation Site, I was hoping to catch the sun rising over the Portlock Glacier, the angle was just a tad off to the left of the glacier. I was able to get a few good pictures of the rising moon and later the eclipse.

This is the sunset from the Eveline Recreation Site.

Flower Moon rising over the Kenai Peninsula

Total Eclipse of the Moon

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Glaciers and More

Never got my cinnamon roll, though I did go back out.

What I did get was huge headache courtesy of Delta Airlines. You may know that I flew a friend out from Rhode Island to housesit for me while I am in Alaska. Yesterday, I receive an e-mail stating that the flight schedule had changed and they had rebooked his return flight, not unusual. I looked at the rebooked flight and found they had change the destination from Providence Rhode Island to Boston Massachusetts, WTF. So, I called, put on hold, was informed the wait would be about 2 hours. After three hours the phone disconnected, called back and hold for another three hours, and disconnected. By this time I am going to bed.
In the morning, first thing I call again. This time they give me the option to have them call me back, where was this option yesterday.
That was at 5:23am, I received a call back at 10am. I told them I needed for them to rebook the second flight from Atlanta to Providence, rather than Boston.
The flight from Albuquerque leaves at 6am and arrives at about 11 in Atlanta. The flight to Providence, has changed and now leaves at 6:57pm. This turns out to being considered a layover, rather than a connection, so it would be turned into two one way tickets , at a higher price. The alternative is to take a 5:51am flight to Salt Lake City with a plane change to Atlanta and then catch the same 6:57pm connection to Providence. Of course this makes no sense, except to the airlines. I worked for TWA for almost ten years and know how to rebook it and make it work, but I wasn't about to get into it with her as I figured the flights will change again before the trip. By that time I will be back in New Mexico and can talk with an agent or supervisor at the airport.

Okay, done with the ranting.

I took a drive to the, Eveline State Recreation Site, to hike around and, hopefully, see some wildlife. Maybe, some bears with cubs, or moose and their babies. 
I had been left a first aid kit and some bear spray for hiking. When I was at the trailhead I prepared myself with my camera equipment and the bear spray. I read the directions and discovered that the zip ties had not been removed and I had nothing with me to remove them with. I figured the best I could do, if I encountered a bear, was to shove it in his/her mouth using my left hand, I am right handed and need it to draw, and hope the bear would bite the canister and have it explode in its mouth. I would most likely be mauled to death, but there would be some picture of it as my camera was in my right hand.
I am here typing with both hands intact, no wildlife except for a few small birds flitting around.

I did get some picture of both the, Dixon and Portlock Glaciers.

Dixon Glacier 

Portlock Glacier

I then drove out to the Spit, as it was an almost perfect day, no clouds, lots of sun and no wind, unfortunately, that also washed out all the color, except blue and white. 

M/V Kennicott
Leaving the Homer Harbor

Kachemak Voyager
The ferry to Seldovia

As I was driving through Homer I came across a Vintage Car Show and captured a picture of a souped up Chevy.

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Morning in Homer

Sunrise in Fitz Creek Alaska

Moose grazing in the backyard
Fitz Creek, Alaska

 

Went out early this morning looking for wildlife.

Took this dawn photo at the Homer Spit.

I was working at the store for a few days, then came home to watch the Warriors get eliminated from the playoffs. It has been raining on and off for the past few days, hoping to see some sun a little later today. Plan on going out to check out some more store around town.

I had planned to try a cinnamon roll, cinnamon roll Saturday in Homer, unfortunately, I went to get some cash and discovered my wallet was left at the house. I came home and made some breakfast, when I go out later I will attempt to get one for a snack.

Out and About Around Homer

I have been out and about the last few days, visiting the galleries and various stores in Homer.

There were a gaggle of geese at the wetlands, I waited for them to take off, after circling around Kachemak Bay, they came back and landed.

Now that Beluga Lake has thawed the Seaplanes have started their flights for the season.

Homer Harbor at the spit on a clear day.

The, Time Bandit, has moved from its mooring and looks like it may be preparing to depart.

Hiking the Calvin and Coyle Trail I came across these fungi growing out of a downed tree.

The weather the past two days has been gorgeous, sunny and warm.

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Bishop's Beach

Canada Geese on the move.

Canada Geese

Landing at wetlands at Bishop's Beach

Seaplane taking off from the Beluga Lake

Heart of the Homer Harbor

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Time Bandit

at the Homer Harbor.

Calvin and Coyle Trail

fungus on a tree

 

Rainy Day

 Chocolate Bread from Two Sisters Bakery in Homer Alaska. Take a bite and the chocolate oozes out.

So Good!

Went out to the Spit, not much was going on. I stopped at BlackJaxx Food Truck for some BBQ. I ordered some Ribs and Sausage, which came with two sides and a roll. That turned out to be enough for dinner last night and lunch today. I requested the hot BBQ sauce, sweet with a bit of heat very good.

Was hoping to take a road trip today, but put it off due to rain and fog. People drive crazy around here. I will attempt it again tomorrow.

Sandhill Cranes

I have been at the store working the last few days. Heading into the store early allows me to go to, Two Sisters Bakery, yesterday for a cinnamon roll, today a chocolate bread, so good.

I walked around, Bishop's Beach, while munching on my goodies and taking pictures of the birds.

Sandhill Crane Feeding at Bishop's Beach
Homer, Alaska

Beyond that I have just been hanging out as it has been cloudy and rainy on and off. Spent a lot of time cleaning the dogs before they come into the house. Then cleaning the grass and leaves that is caught in their fur, which them ends up all over the house.

I am off again until next week, so time to drive around and see what I can find.