None of the campgrounds in Soldotna appealed to us so we decided to boondock in the Fred Meyer parking lot with fifty or so other motorhomes. It was quite an experience. The Fred Meyer there is very welcoming to motorhomes and lets you stay there for up to three days. They even have store staff outside directing traffic and helping you park on busy days. We arrived when it was quiet and were able to get a spot along the hilly edge of the lot. If we only looked out of the passenger windows it seemed as though we were parked in a beautiful, flower-filled area. The driver's side looked out over the store parking lot and was filled with motorhomes. We stocked up on groceries and toured the area.
The combat fishermen were busy in the Russian River. Parking is one side of the river and a small ferry is pulled across to take fishermen to the opposite bank to fish. Bre has some good photos of that and I will post them soon.
Breland fished from the city boardwalk in Soldotna. Salmon fishing is important to the city's economy and they have provided boardwalks along much of the river through town.
We had to stop at the Moose is Loose Bakery for a loaf of their volcano bread and some oatmeal raisin cookies for Breland. That bakery does an incredible amount of business with customers standing in line to buy some of their excellent breads and pastries.
The weather was very warm in Soldotna and I was glad to move on to Ninilchik. Our campground there is on a bluff overlooking the Cook Inlet and two of the volcanoes that line the inlet. Far below us is the boat launch and a small public campground. I liked the location of that campground but five days of no hookups was enough for a bit. This one has a beautiful view AND electricity.
The boat launch is most unusual. The large fishing boats are pushed into the water by tractors. Three tractors are kept very busy by the many boat charters in the area. Tomorrow Breland is leaving at 5 a.m for a halibut charter. Let's hope he gets a "barn door".
Ninlchik is a small town with inhabitants of mostly Russian descent. The small church there is lovely and the cemetery is filled with flowers.
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Breathtaking scenery. Mt. Redoubt across the open water is spectacular.
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