Whitehorse

Rolf, David and Russ taking cover in a picnic shelter during a downpour.

You have to just enjoy the moment because pictures just don't capture the beauty.

6/17/2016. Morley River to Squanga Lake Campground. 68 miles.  This was the area that we saw the eagles.  It was pretty impressive so see such a big bird up close.  Less traffic the further north we get but still many big trucks and RV's. It is somewhat discerning when they pass us in construction zones kicking up dust and gravel.  Drivers are less considerate around here and we have all had a few close encounters. One advantage of hitting the road by 6:30 is that you have an hour or more with no traffic.  The mountains are beautiful but not much out here.

6/18/2016. Into Whitehorse.  60+ miles.  Most of the population in the Yukon live in Whitehorse.  Here we have a rest day and spent time in town seeing the sites and doing our final big grocery purchase.  A lot of young people in this town and I would guess the average age is 30 or so.  Fun town, lots going on.  Last night a few of us went to the Whitehorse Nuit Blanche which is an all night contemporary art festival.  It was interesting to see.  Bud and Sandy are back with us after getting a new radiator put in their car.  So glad to have the SAG back.  We are down to our final 2 weeks.  Another 5 days of primitive camping in the Yukon and then a week or so in Alaska.  Last 2 days we have had sunshine and no rain.  Sun doesn't set until 11:30 pm or later.  We hit the road again in the morning.  More to come!