WEATHER: Sunny and nice. Highs in 60s
We drove south about 100 miles to Anchorage. On our way, we passed through Wasilla. I looked for Sarah Palin, but didn't spot her. We haven't been in a large city for awhile. The crowds are stressful.
We had lunch at the White Spot Cafe. It is an old diner, from the 1940s that we had read about. We had a grilled halibut wrap. Yum!
We connected with our friends from Rochester, MN who are up here fishing. They reserved a campsite for us in the campgrounds where they are staying. Good thing, as everything is filled up here. The salmon are running, and Alaskans from all over the state are here, catching their limits. Lots of boats on the road, and pickups with huge nets they use to scoop up the salmon.
We followed Cook's Inlet from Anchorage to Sterling. It is a beautiful drive.
DINNER: Fajitas. A great way to use leftovers. I cooked onions and bell peppers in butter and cumin. Then, flavored the leftover grilled hamburger meat with cumin and chipotle. We have electricity here, so I warmed up tortillas with a little cheddar cheese in the microwave, then added the meat and veg to the tortilla. Beans and rice on the side.
After dinner, we joined our friends from Rochester to chat. They are chartering a boat to go fishing tomorrow.
More recommendations, I know, but don't miss Seward - another beautiful place on the Kenai Peninsula.
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