We've been logging some serious miles these last 3 days: averaging 406 miles a day and 10 1/2 hours a day behind the wheel. Arggghhh!!! We crossed over into the Yukon Territory this afternoon (Saturday). Even tho' the days have been long, the scenery has been anything but boring. It is now becoming commonplace to see all types of wild life alongside the road. Today alone we saw caribou, bear, and bison. Yesterday we saw moose and stone sheep. Still waiting to see a grizzly bear. There are certain areas where they say you can spot them alongside the road. We are traveling on the Alaskan Highway now, and I am here to tell you, it is like traveling in "no man's land". Every 60 miles or so there is a gas station and maybe (if you're lucky) a restaurant. In between, it is open road, trees, rivers, mountains, lakes, and wild animals. (pics attached) There are frequent patches of gravel road where they are repairing the highway. It makes for a very hazardous and dusty ride at times. We've already caught one rock to the windshield.
We figure another 800 miles (2 more days) and we will reach Anchorage.
Happy Birthday Dear Zoey!!!! We love you and miss you!!
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