Happy Solstice, everyone!

[Blue_In_AK]

I braved the elements this morning (it's right around 0 here) to get you guys a solstice sunrise, but I was foiled by the fog once again. This is the best I could do. Happy solstice, anyway. :)

[ElsewheresDaughter]

1. Happy Solstice back atcha Blue....I wondered out a while ago too....

to snap this of the hubby clearing paths

[Blue_In_AK]

3. I'm so happy to see

that I'm not the only crazy person who steps outside in the snow in her bare feet. :rofl: There have been a couple of times when I've almost frozen myself to the front porch.

[dbmk]

2. I love seeing shots of the snowcovered landscapes

Around here its just gray and wet. :(

[Maestro]

4. Gorgeous as usual Blue

Winter in the far north can be so beautiful.

[JeffR]

5. Magnificent!

And the best part? I can appreciate the beauty of these scenes without stepping outside, let alone moving to Alaska!

[uppityperson]

6. Happy Solstice! The sun is coming back!

For you, the meadow part of my yard:

[Blue_In_AK]

7. Thank you, Uppity.

I bet that's beautiful in the summer. I'm happy to say that we gained 36 seconds of daylight today. :)

[bvar22]

8. Hi, Blue!

[Blue_In_AK]

11. Big difference.

:) Your garden looks great.

[boomerbust]

9. Blue

Have you ever been to Kenai? If so, what are the differences in Homer and Kenai? The year I spent the summer up there I wanted to make it to Kenai, but there was so much to see and do in Homer I never made it.

[Blue_In_AK]

10. Yes, I've been to Kenai,

but we usually blow right through there -- or actually Soldotna, which is on the highway -- on our way to Homer since that's where my brother lives. Kenai itself, the town, isn't much to see, but there's a great recreational area back there, the Captain Cook State Recreation Area, which we've been meaning to spend more time exploring. You may remember that you turn right at Soldotna to get to Kenai, and then if you go through town the recreational area is to the north. Here's some info.

http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/units/captcook.htm