Now, I've been to a few countries--Germany, France, Dominican Republic, even Russia--and I can tell you that these Canadians aren't the warmest, friendliest bunch I've come across. Do you suppose it could be the lack of sunshine?!
We've made it to Whitehorse, Yukon Territory this evening. After having dinner at the Wolf's Den (schnitzel and spaetlzi) we're bedding down at the Yukon Inn. We spent last night at a cozy lodge located in Muncho Lake. [It reminded me and Ray of the Agape Dome, up in the hill country!] We met the lodge mascot, Muncho, who looks alot like this guy.
[Here's a stock photo since we didn't take an actual one of the lodge.]
Part of the excitement for yesterday and today was seeing wildlife on the road--finally!! No tigers or bears, but plenty of caribou and bison. Ray saw a red fox today, but Nic & I missed it while we were napping.
I'm pretty sure we'll see bears and moose as we either get closer to Alaska or once we're there.
Another quick and fun highlight for today was checking out the Watson Lake Signpost Forest. It was started in 1942 by a homesick US Army GI working on the Alaska Highway. The GI put up a sign with the name of his home town and the distance. Others apparently followed suit and according to the 2008 edition of THE MILEPOST, as of 2007 there are over 61,000 signs posted. If you're traveling this way--be prepared--I wish we had been!!
(That's alot of Texans who have come along this way!)
Tomorrow is our long stretch--600 miles to Fairbanks. We continue to be blessed with good health and a safe journey...but it's not over, yet.
Bonne Nuit, Gute Nacht, Buona Notte, Buenas Noches,
R, Y, N & W
P.S. Interesting to note...I'm not too sure what all the talk about "a recession" and "the high price of gasonline" is about. There's plenty of construction going on in every state we've been thru [much of it in downtown/urban areas]. Not to mention the HUNDREDS of recreational vehicles we've passed on the roads and seen in the campgrounds!!
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