Well, we packed up but really not that fast. We wondered round Dawson again. We are always reluctant to leave this great little place - so much history and beauty. We finally lined up for the free ferry about three and after just a 45 minute wait we were on! The ride across the Yukon river is not very long but enjoyable and then we start the long climb up the top of the world highway. It is just a breathtaking view that just keeps getting better and better the higher you get. Our little truck did not do too bad up these hills but something is not quite perfect with the transmission yet. We will have to stop in Fairbanks when we get there and may have to do a transplant - ouch - an expense we were hoping not to have.
When we arrived at the top of the world we met a couple from Edmonton and exchanged favours for taking couple pics of us at the cairn. Corona was not very happy about climbing the shaky rocks but we did manage to get a picture of him. Sue of course had to sing at the top of the world - a great Carpenters song - "I'm on top of the world looking down on creation and the only expectation I can find, is the love that I've found ever since you've been around, your what's put me at the top of the world!"
We crossed the border serviced by a very cranky border guard but we got across fine! Now we are in Alaska and the adventure really begins. It is hard to describe just how beautiful the scenery is but we will try to include pictures so you can see. There has been a lot of forest fires in this region in recent years and the Fireweed is just amazing. We stopped for supper in Chicken, Alaska and the special board said they had BBQ Chicken on special or a Chicken Breast and Caesar Salad - however, when we ordered they were out of Chicken! I thought that was funny - Chicken Alaska is out of chicken - they didn't find it as funny. We had fish instead!
Off we go again, with a few stops for photo ops - one at a gold dredge by the side of the road and one to take pics of a baby moose with her mama back lit by the sinking Alaska sun. Our final stop for the day is in Tok where we stop for the night - we stayed at Fast Eddy's RV and Restaurant - a great deal at only 17 dollars with free showers and quiet wooded sights. Ah, a good nights sleep was great and now we will head to Fairbanks.
The internet has been hit and miss but as soon as we can we catch up the blog so stay tuned!
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