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Well, last night and this morning we got our first rain since the Dakota's, and it was kind of nice hearing it on the RV. Luckily, it let up by the time we got up, although it remained overcast. We've got our fingers crossed that it will clear this afternoon for our Ferry ride across Taiya Inlet to Haines, AK, then up the Haines highway back to the AlCan highway. As we did not have to be at the Ferry until 1:30 pm, we had very relaxed morning, catching up on our laundry and straightening up the RV. Ray found a scrub brush on a pole and bucket and washed the front end of the RV. It was caked with bugs, and was rather gross. We moved the RV's to the Ferry staging area around 10:30, as it was located very close to downtown, and did some walking and shopping, and even got in a short nap. At 2:00 pm, they finally began loading us on the Ferry, and we began our 40 minute trip across the inlet. The ride over was very lovely. At Haines, we all drove to the nearest gas station and fueled up, then headed north on
Rt 7/3, the Haines Highway. This 146 mile road is noted for its spectacular views of glaciated mountains, coastal forests and alpine tundra. It winds along the Chilkat river before beginning a 3500 foot climb up to the Chilkat Pass. We passed through a Bald Eagle Preserve, although we only saw one bald eagle. The scenery on this route was once again, spectacular. Lot's of snow up at that elevation, and glaciers everywhere. We ran across a lone black bear just south of Klukshu Lake, that was by far the largest black bear we have ever seen. A VERY healthy looking bear. Further north, we passed Dezadeash Lake. This lake was huge.
After deciding that we couldn't make it all the way to Haines Junction before 9:00pm, we began looking for a suitable place to spend the night. We turned off at Kathleen Lake, a provincial camp ground in the forest, with no services. After getting everyone backed into their sites, (no easy task) we met at our place for the obligatory munchies and cocktails. Diane's arrival was a thing of beauty. As she has this thing about bugs, she came out with her Tilly hat and a full
head covering of mosquito netting, smelling like a can of OFF. She had to lift her "veil" everytime she wanted her wine. We need to get her a straw, and poke a hole in her netting. At 10:00 pm, with full daylight, we broke it up, had a quick supper, and slept like the dead. We're really getting to enjoy this RV'ing, even when there is no hookups (water, electric, sewerage, etc.) Of course, we're far from roughing it. We've got plenty of lights, water, a great furnace, fridge, freezer, hot water, etc., so I guess I'm not the pioneer woman yet.
Mileage: 136 Total to date: 3208 Animal count: 1 bald eagle, 1 Black bear, 2 chipmunks, (3 if you count the one we ran over)
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