The road after Haines Junction is much better than the previous sections. The speed limit is now 100 KPH and making time is easier. We did make it to Skagway, AK on Saturday. However, the ferrys do not run on Saturday so we didn't make it to Haines. Even though it rained on and off on the way down the drive was spectacular! Skagway was one of the ports created to get to the gold in the Klondike (1898). It is now a village controlled by the Alaska cruising industry. I can't believe how big these operations are. The people must have suffered hauling 2000lbs of gear, the government requirement, over this pass. the trail is now a Canadian and American national park. It is still possible to hike the old trail. However, with my current track record of picking hikes it might take a bit to convince Tony and Stick to try this one with me.
We are going to try and make up for some lost time and try for Dawson City (600 miles) tomorrow. So, I will only upload a few pictures. The first picture is for Lidia.
The second is a very cool rainbow we saw while Lou and Dan changed into rain get. I must say, the Aerostich suit is very good in that respect. I don't miss changing into rubber!
I hope to update tomorrow from Dawson City.
The second is a very cool rainbow we saw while Lou and Dan changed into rain get. I must say, the Aerostich suit is very good in that respect. I don't miss changing into rubber!
I hope to update tomorrow from Dawson City.
