Picnic at Lake Bennett

Going to Carcross.

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July 8th 2010
I have not done anything really exiting over the last three days so today seemed very special. Today I went to Carcross which is in the Yukon Territory, Canada. Today was the very first time that I went into Canada. I ran along the beach at Lake Bennett and dipped my feet in the water. It was lots of fun. I also ate lunch on the beach. I got my Passport stamped for Canada and Skagway and hi ... read more

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